Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Olympus/Blue Glacier

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.  

***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.