
Trip
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
- 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
- 3 (3 capacity)
- 2 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
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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.
Roster
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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