
Trip
Basic Glacier Climb - Ruth Mountain & Icy Peak Traverse
A late summer climb up Ruth Peak with a possible Icy traverse (conditions permitting)
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Aug 31, 2019 — Sun, Sep 1, 2019
- Everett Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2, M2G Mountain 2 Glacier Ski
- Moderate
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 6,500 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
This climb is open to any Everett Basic student who still needs a glacier climb in order to graduate. Starting August 18th open to any branch member who still needs a glacier climb. Leader's permission required. Please contact Tim Bliss
Route/Place
Ruth Mountain & Icy Peak Traverse
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Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Mt Sefrit
USGS Mt Shuksan - 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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