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Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Baker/Squak Glacier

Mount Baker via Squak

Contacts

Tom Girard
Tom Girard
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 26, 2021 — Sun, Jun 27, 2021
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,800 ft

TBD

This is a backup date and may be canceled on June 24th if our other trip goes.  (just a warning for anyone signing up for the waitlist)

Route/Place

Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

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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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