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Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson

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Alpine Scramble - Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson

A rarely climbed peak in the heart of the North Cascades

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Peter Clitherow
Peter Clitherow
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sun, Jul 28, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Moderate, Strenuous 3, Technical 4
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • Pace: moderate

Watson Lake Trailhead, 0830

Crampons, Helmet and axe, plus regular scramble gear.

Route/Place

Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson

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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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