Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Olympus/Blue Glacier

***NOT AN ACTUAL TRIP - please do not request leader's permission***   

• This is a super rewarding climb that requires additional effort beyond the glacier/climbing experience. The long walk in via the rainforest is stunning and worth every step, if that's your thing (please don't sign up if that's NOT your thing).
• Commit to putting in dedicated miles with weight and elevation gains (& losses) as part of your  training plan, so long days with a heavy pack don't interfere with your summit bid.
• Make sure you are capable of climbing 1,000 vertical feet/hour with a 50lb, fully loaded pack.
• There is a steep and precarious ladder through a washed out area and an 80 foot rock climb at the end, so take note if you have a fear of heights (feel free to reach out and we can discuss further if you have questions).
• Be prepared to contribute to decision making, camp tasks, and general group morale.
• Self care is key and can determine outcomes and success for the whole group. 
• Proactive communication will be modeled by your leader - please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or planning contributions ahead of day 1!
• When submitting request to join climb, please include training plan and relevant alpine/glacier experience.
• Keep an eye out for an email closer to the date with more specifics regarding gear, both personal and shared, and any final updates. 

Meet at the Hoh Rainforest Visitors Center at 7:30 am and be ready to hit the trail at 8am after a quick gear check. Make sure you have a current America the Beautiful parks pass for your car - carpooling recommended.