Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

Trip

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

Please don't contact the leader prior to the registration date. Priority for Olympia Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course students in Doug, Kerri, and Colin's student-instructor group until July 7, 2025.

  • Sat, Jul 12, 2025 — Sun, Jul 13, 2025
  • Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb, M2G Advanced Glacier Ski
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 13.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,800 ft

Please don't contact the leader prior to the registration date. Priority for Olympia Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course students in Doug, Kerri, and Colin's student-instructor group until July 7, 2025.

TBD

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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