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Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

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Basic Glacier Climb - Glacier Peak/Disappointment Peak Cleaver

3-day climb, working w/in a weather window

Contacts

Tad Englund
Tad Englund
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Fri, Aug 29, 2025 — Mon, Sep 1, 2025
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 37.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 8,200 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 25 kts

TBD

I won't be moving as fast as I used to.....

Speed (application of skills) and efficiency is Safety in the mountains. Be ready to move accordingly.

Please request leader permission via the Mountaineers site. Direct e-mails will be ignored.
List what Volunteering you have done for the Mountaineers, then your conditioning,  and any other pertinent information.

EXPECTATIONS

So that we’re all on the same page, your participation on this trip implies acceptance of the following – You will be an engaged and contributing teammate to the discussion, decisions, and actions going forward.  You will KNOW the approach, the route, and variations of each. 

  • When asking for permission put the "Max. currents" listed in the information above in the email - or request will be ignored

TBD

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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