Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Ruth Mountain & Icy Peak Traverse

Climb of Ruth only.

Contacts

Douglas Hansen

Primary Leader

Colin Pippin-Timco

Mentored Leader

Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Committee: Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Technical 2, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb, M2G Advanced Glacier Ski, Basic Experience Climb
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 12.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 4,130 ft

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: FULL, 2 on waitlist (3 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (3 capacity)
Registration Open: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Please don't contact the leader prior to the registration date (June 1). Priority for Olympia Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course students in Doug, Kerri, and Colin's student-instructor group until Aug. 18, 2025.

Meeting place and time

TBD

Route/Place

Ruth Mountain & Icy Peak Traverse

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Green Trails North Cascades Ross Lake No. 16SX
USGS Mt Sefrit
USGS Mt Shuksan
See full route/place details.