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Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

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Basic Glacier Climb - Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

Basic Glacier Climb for the Metz/ Dittig SIG. Mentored climb for Arnold Galit. Priority will be given to students and helps of this SIG. Inquiries for space will not be addressed before March 15th.

Contacts

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Bill Dittig
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Jul 11, 2024 — Sat, Jul 13, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 33.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 8,200 ft

To be determined.

This is a mentored climb for Arnold Galit.  Please direct all inquiries to him at arnoldgalit@gmail.com.  Details for this climb will be sent out starting two to three weeks prior to the climb date.

Route/Place

Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver


  • USGS Glacier Peak West
    USGS Glacier Peak East
    USGS Sloan Peak
    Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
    Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112
    Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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