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Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

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Basic Glacier Climb - Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

Glacier climb for the Shafer / Sarver SIG

Contacts

Jan Abendroth
Jan Abendroth
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sat, Jun 15, 2024 — Sun, Jun 16, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,800 ft

Primarily for students from the Seattle Shafer / Sarver SIG. 
Everyone else can sign up on 5/16, no leader permission required.

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Route/Place

Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

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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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