Cutthroat Peak/West Ridge

Trip

Basic Rock Climb - Cutthroat Peak/West Ridge

Part 2 of KD's SIG rock extravaganza in the Washington Pass area

  • Sun, Jul 19, 2020
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft

TBA but probably in the WA pass area.

We'll look in on Kangaroo Temple Saturday, car camp in the Pass area, and then move on to attempt Cutthroat on Sunday.  KD's SIG will get priority, but there may be space available on a last minute basis.  Check with KD.

Route/Place

Cutthroat Peak/West Ridge


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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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