Trip
Basic Rock Climb - Liberty Bell/Southwest Face
Basic Rock Climb near Washington Pass for more experienced students. Mentored lead for Marissa Blaisdell.
- Sat, Jul 4, 2026
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Intermediate Rock Climb, Basic Rock Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- 3 (3 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Sun, May 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
In my experience, there are sometimes Basic students who already have rock experience and would love for their graduation climb to be a little more challenging. This climb is a 4 pitch 5.6 climb that includes diverse styles of climbing like chimney, mantle, and slab moves with some exposure. Please check out the route description page to make sure this is a climb you will be comfortable with.
Please do not request permission until registration opens. When requesting permission, please list your prior experience climbing outside and the grades you are comfortable leading/following at the gym. Permission will be giving in the order requests are received provided experience meets mentored lead and mentor's expectations. Please contact Marissa Blaisdell if you have any questions as she is the mentored lead.
TBD via email to participants. Expect an early start.
Liberty Bell/Southwest Face
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USGS Washington Pass
Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - 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