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Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

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

Late season glacier climb.

Contacts

Andrew Berget
Andrew Berget
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Aug 24, 2019 — Sun, Aug 25, 2019
  • Bellingham Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb, M2G Advanced Glacier Ski
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,800 ft

Scott Paul TH on Saturday AM. 

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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