Sloan Peak/Corkscrew Route

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Sloan Peak/Corkscrew Route

One day glacier climb for KC SIG (will choose better weather day). Others please wait to request permission until 1 month before trip.

  • Sat, Jul 12, 2025 — Sun, Jul 13, 2025
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 2, Basic Experience Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,900 ft

Reserved for KC SIG members. Others may request permission starting one month before (6/12).

When requesting permission, please specify:

  • Recent (last 1 - 2 month) outings that show your fitness for a long day on technical terrain (heavy pack conditioners including time and pack weight, scrambles, other climbs, etc)?
  • If you are not a Basic student this year, what glacier climbs have you already been on and what have you done recently to review your skills?

TBD, but anticipate a very early start (4 or 5 am). This will be a one day trip - will choose the better weather day about a week before the climb.

Route/Place

Sloan Peak/Corkscrew Route


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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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