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Basic Glacier Climb - Illumination Saddle (Mount Hood)

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Basic Glacier Climb - Illumination Saddle (Mount Hood)

Fun spring shakedown to Mt Hood's Illumination Saddle to camp then up the glacier and hogsback for a climb into the crater. Trip prioritized for Kitsap climbers and friends until 30 days before, but others can check in with leader.

Contacts

Bill Bandrowski
Bill Bandrowski
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 9, 2022 — Sun, Apr 10, 2022
  • Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Snow Scramble, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,235 ft

TBD

TBD

Route/Place

Mount Hood: Illumination Saddle Routes

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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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