Trip

Basic Rock Climb - Mount Cruiser/Southwest Corner

Two-day climb focused on Kitsap Climbing program Basic students.

Contacts

Jerry Logan

Primary Leader

Qualified Youth Leader

Ryan Vancil

Mentored Leader

Wed, Jun 2, 2021 — Thu, Jun 3, 2021
Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 20.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 5,300 ft

Availability: 2 (3 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 1 (3 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet at Staircase Ranger Station at the parking lot (East) side of the bridge over the N. Fork Skokomish River at 8:00 am for pre-climb group coordination. Arrive prepared to leave following discussion.

Leader's notes

Two long days - first day accessing Flap Jack Lakes, and second day summit and exit. Climb focused on Kitsap Climbing program Basic students. Hopefully enough snow/ice remaining - make sure to bring crampons and ice axe. When you contact the leader before signing up, please include your rock climbing experience. Further details will be discussed by email, including updated COVID protocols.

Route/Place

Mount Cruiser/Southwest Corner

Recommended Maps:
USGS Mt Skokomish
USGS Mt Steel
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
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