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Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier

Shuksan via Sulphide Glacier. Preference for students in the Karl/Matt SIG. All others please inquire after June 1st. Trip logistics handled by co-lead Erica H. Cost of $10 per participant to cover permit reservation costs.

Contacts

Karl Themer
Karl Themer
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 19, 2025 — Sun, Jul 20, 2025
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2, Basic Experience Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,500 ft

TBD

Route/Place

Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier


  • Green Trails Lake Shannon No. 46
    Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
    USGS Shuksan Arm
    USGS Mt Shuksan
    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
  • 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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