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Basic Glacier Climb - Little Tahoma/East Shoulder

Preference given to Olympia Basic Climbing students who have completed snow travel requirements at a satisfactory level with good fitness

Contacts

Andy Weber
Andy Weber
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 16, 2018 — Sun, Jun 17, 2018
  • Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 7,200 ft

TBD

TBD

Route/Place

Little Tahoma/East Shoulder

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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 sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • 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
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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