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The Fin/Northwest Ridge

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Basic Rock Climb - The Fin/Northwest Ridge

A seldom scheduled rock climb in the Washington Pass area with great views to Silverstar and the Early Winter Spires

Contacts

Peter Clitherow
Peter Clitherow
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sun, Jul 30, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft

TBA but most likely the WA pass hairpin.

Part of a Washington Pass weekend trip for the Ashish/Peter SIG though there might be space available for others. Check with me in early July.

Route/Place

The Fin/Northwest Ridge


  • USGS Washington Pass
    USGS Silver Star Mtn
    USGS Gilbert
    Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50
    Green Trails Stehekin No. 82
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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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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