
Trip
Basic Rock Climb - Kangaroo Temple/North Face
Priority goes to Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing 2023 class students! Fun Washington Pass classic.
- Sun, May 28, 2023
- Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 4
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Hairpin turn, 5:30am. More info to come.
As always, a weather-dependent trip! Will try to have a backup option in mind but please be prepared for the possibility of a weather-related cancellation.
Before you email to ask permission to join the waitlist, please make sure you've read about this climb. Also, please tell me a little about your experience and comfort and rock. Thank you! :)
Although the classification of "basic rock climb" is accurate as far as technical difficulty is concerned, there are two components which make this a climb that is suited for BAC students who are moderately to very comfortable on rock: the "airy step" on pitch 3, and a free-hanging first rappel. These are great experiences for all rock climbers to have, but if you consider yourself still a little hesitant on rock, this is probably not be the best first rock climb for you.
Kangaroo Temple/North Face
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USGS Silver Star Mtn
USGS Washington Pass
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50 - See full route/place details.
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