Mount Rose

Trip

Day Hike - Mount Rose

Priority given to students of the Olympia Basic Climbing Course until 4/24/2021

  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft

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This is a conditioner for the Olympia Basic Climbing Course.

 

In order to be given credit for the conditioner, you are expected to carry at least 30lbs of weight and make it to summit within 2 hours and 32 minutes with moderate effort.

 

Pace:

Moderate

 

Required Equipment:

In addition to 10 Essentials waterproof boots and traction (microspikes or crampons) are required. Depending on updated conditions, snowshoes may be required.  Boot gaiters and trekking poles recommended.

 

Parking Pass:

Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful

 

Trail Conditions:

As of 4/18/21 the trail is snow covered above Hourse Camp. Expect muddy, slippery and muddy conditions. 

 

Weather:

Expect rain or snow.

NOAA Weather

 

Map:

Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167

USGS Lightning Peak and USGS Mount Skokomish

USGS Map Download for Lightning Peak

USGS Map Download for Mount Skokomish

GPX Download with splits

 

Reference:

WTA

Route/Place

Mount Rose


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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