Basic Glacier Climb - Sinister Peak/Northwest Face

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Basic Glacier Climb - Sinister Peak/Northwest Face

Moderate paced climb of 2 Bulger peaks (Sinister & Dome) with Sinister being our first priority. No first year Basics. Please read leader's notes.

  • Fri, Jun 5, 2020 — Mon, Jun 8, 2020
  • Seattle Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 35.0
  • Elevation Gain: 11,400 ft
  • 4 (4 capacity)
  • 2 (2 capacity)
  • Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 7:00 AM
  • Fri, May 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Be available for all 4 days although we may likely do in 3 days.

Do your research before requesting sign up.    Elevation gain and miles may be more than posted.

No requests before 2/29.  Thank you.

TBD, but know it will be very early.

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Route/Place

Sinister Peak/Northwest Face



  • USGS Dome Peak

    USGS Downey Mtn

    Green Trails Cascade Pass No. 80

    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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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