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Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

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Basic Glacier Climb - Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

JP SIG Priority Climb

Contacts

Jared Pearce
Jared Pearce
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Jul 19, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 5,780 ft

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JP SIG Priority Climb

Camp at Eldorado TH on the night before the climb. Early rise and drive to cascade pass TH. Single day ascent for basic followers. Advanced permit pending via NCNP, leader & rope leaders will establish camp at Sahale Glacier camp for additional intermediate climbing the following day (Buckner & Horseshoe). Basic students with assistant leader escort will continue down Sahale arm back to the TH. 


Route/Place

Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

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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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