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Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

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Basic Glacier Climb - Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

Basic Glacier climb of Sahale peak. Overnight camp in Boston Basin. Mentored lead for Jason Niemi. Registration opens June 1. Preference given to Olympia Basic Climbing students until July 1.

Contacts

Dean Taylor
Dean Taylor
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Aug 9, 2025 — Sun, Aug 10, 2025
  • Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2, Basic Experience Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 5,780 ft

Overnight permit secured for 9 in Boston Basin cross country zone.

TBD

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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