
Trip
Day Hike - Mount Si Main Trail
Conditioner for Olympia Basic Climbing Course
- Sun, Mar 31, 2019
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,150 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 1 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a conditioner for the Olympia Basic Climbing Course. To sign up for this trip you must also have your mentor sign up. If there are still open spots by March 27th this trip will open to anyone with priority given to Olympia Basic Climbing students and Olympia Alpine Scrambling students.
In order to be given credit for the conditioner, you are expected to carry at least 30lbs of weight and make it to the area below Haystack Rock within 2 hours and 40 minutes with moderate effort.
Pace: Moderate
Required Equipment: In addition to 10 Essentials waterproof boots and traction (microspikes or crampons) are required. Boot gaiters and trekking poles recommended
Parking Pass: Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful
Trail Conditions: As of xx/xx/xx the trail is snow covered and muddy. Expect muddy, slippery conditions. Expect moderate creek crossings.
Weather: Expect rain or snow.
Map: Green Trails Mount Si 206S, USGS Mount Si and USGS Chester Morse Lake
USGS Map Download for Mount Si
USGS Map Download for Chester Morse Lake
Reference:
TBD VIA Email
Mount Si Main Trail
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Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
USGS Mt Si - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
Also Required
- Waterproof boots
- Traction device (microspikes or crampons)
Recommended
- Boot gaiters
- Trekking poles