Chair Peak/Northeast Buttress

Trip

Basic Rock Climb - Chair Peak/Northeast Buttress

Basic rock climb prioritized for Olympia Basic Alpine students looking to graduate.

  • Technical 3, Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 3
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 3,238 ft

Instructions will be sent out 1 - 2 weeks prior to the climb.

Route/Place

Chair Peak/Northeast Buttress


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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 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
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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