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Basic Glacier Climb - Sinister Peak/Northwest Face

An all women's climb. Will attempt Dome as well, but Sinister is our main objective. Best 5 or or so days. By invitation only.

Contacts

Susan Shih
Susan Shih
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 1, 2023 — Sun, Jul 9, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 35.0
  • Elevation Gain: 11,400 ft

TBD

Via Downey Creek TH @ a slower pace.

Route/Place

Sinister Peak/Northwest Face


  • USGS Dome Peak
    USGS Downey Mtn
    Green Trails Cascade Pass No. 80
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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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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