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Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Hinman/Hinman Glacier

Seldom done glacier in the central cascades. Downside is lots of Mosquitoes on this trip.

  • Fri, Jul 16, 2021 — Sat, Jul 17, 2021
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 24.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,800 ft

7:30 am at the trailhead.

This  climb is reserved for the Glacier travel class. Non-GT students can sign up for any open spots or the wait list (Leaders permission first) when sign up opens on June 28th.  

Route/Place

Mount Hinman/West Route



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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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