Trip
Basic Rock Climb - Slippery Slab Tower/Northeast Face
One of the less crowded climbs in easy driving distance from the Tacoma area.
Contacts
Uriah Larson
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 10, 2022
- Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Rock Climb
- Adults
- Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 2
- Moderate
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,600 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (3 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting at the Tunnel Creek T.H. Time TBD.
The approach hike is just a bit on the long side, but since the drive is not very far it isn't too much for a day excursion. The way I see it is: a shorter drive and a longer hike equals more time in the mountains!
Route/Place
Slippery Slab Tower/Northeast Face
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USGS Stevens Pass
Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
USGS Scenic - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
- Webbing and accessory cords
- 6 straight gate carabiners
- 3 locking carabiners
- Large pear-shaped carabiner
- Belay device
- Climbing harness
- Helmet
- Chock pick (nut tool)
- Fleece or puffy jacket
- Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
- Belay gloves
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