Mount Olympus/Blue Glacier

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Olympus/Blue Glacier

Trip prioritized for Kitsap climbers and friends until 30 days before the climb, but others can check in with leader.

  • Fri, Jun 17, 2022 — Mon, Jun 20, 2022
  • Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 4, Basic Glacier Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 44.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 7,400 ft

TBD

6/17 Elk Lake Group Site (No Campfires)

Use available bear wire, bear canisters, or hang scented items at least 12 feet off the ground and 10 feet out from the nearest tree.
For solid human waste, use available toilet, or dig a cat hole 6-8” deep and at least 200 feet away from any campsite, trail, or water source.
Campfires are prohibited.
Campsite only available for groups of 7-12 people.

6/18 Snow Dome Blue Glacier & Mt. Olympus; Blue bag

6/18 Summit

6/19 Lewis Meadow Group Site

Use available bear wire, bear canisters, or hang scented items at least 12 feet off the ground and 10 feet out from the nearest tree.
For solid human waste, dig a cat hole 6-8” deep and at least 200 feet away from any campsite, trail, or water source.
Campfires are permitted, use dead and down wood only in an already established fire ring.
Campsite only available for groups of 7-12 people.

More to come

Route/Place

Mount Olympus/Blue Glacier



  • 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.
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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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