Trip
Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Olympus
A four-day Mount Olympus climb. This is my mentored lead with Scott. Please direct all questions/permission requests to me at manda_jo@live.com.
Contacts
Scott Schissel
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Tue, Aug 8, 2023 — Fri, Aug 11, 2023
- Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Technical 3, Strenuous 4, Basic Glacier Climb
- Challenging
- Mileage: 44.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 7,400 ft
- FULL, 7 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Exact details TBD in email approximately one week prior to the trip.
This trip requires excellent conditioning and a positive attitude!
Unfortunately this climb requires a fee of $32 to camp. If you are unwilling or unable to pay this please get with Scott and let him know. Scott has fronted the money on recreation.gov already.
inerary Details
| CHECK-IN | CHECK-OUT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
|
Aug 8, 2023 |
Aug 9, 2023 |
Lewis Meadow Group Site |
|
Aug 9, 2023 |
Aug 11, 2023 |
Glacier Meadows Group Site (No Campfires) |
|
Aug 11, 2023 |
Aug 12, 2023 |
Lewis Meadow Group Site |
Route/Place
Mount Olympus/Blue Glacier
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Green Trails Seven Lakes Basin/Mt Olympus Climb No. 133S
Custom Correct Mount Olympus Climber's Map
USGS Mt Olympus - See full route/place details.
Roster
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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