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The Tooth/South Face

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Basic Rock Climb - The Tooth/South Face

The Alpental Valley classic for Foothills climbing. Mentored lead for Liz.

Contacts

Liz Louis
Liz Louis
Primary Leader
  • Basic Rock Climb, Strenuous 2, Technical 3
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

Time TBD at Alpental. Expect an early start.

Priority to Foothills climbing students and volunteers with demonstrated snow scramble experience who may request leader's permission at any point by describing your conditioning and snow scrambling experience. All others wait to request permission until 5/20. Mentored lead for Liz who will address any questions.

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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