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The Tooth/South Face

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Basic Rock Climb - The Tooth/South Face

Basic rock climb of the Tooth. Please contact leader for permission.

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Stan Hummel
Primary Leader
  • Fri, May 26, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 3
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

Meet 5:45 a.m. at the Snow Lake Trailhead Parking lot (Lower Alpental Parking Lot).

Students should have completed all Basic Course pre-reqs including Rock 2.  The approach will involve snow travel with a few short steep sections so students should be confident in their use of ice axe for self-arrest.

Route/Place

The Tooth/South Face


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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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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