Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Olympus/Blue Glacier

Meeting at either Martin Way Park and Ride, Mud Bay Park and Ride, or the trailhead at a time to be determined.

This climb is not to be underestimated. It's everything from a backpacking trip, to a glacier climb, to a rock scramble, to a rock climb. This late in the season, we may have to do some alpine rock climbing to reach the summit. If you're a new climbing student, this will require your A-game.

You will simultaneously need to have everything you'll need for 4-5 days, and manage to keep your pack as light as possible. Every pound you can save will pay dividends each subsequent day.

Rough Itinerary:
Friday - late evening and night hike from trailhead as far as we can get.
Saturday - leave by 9 AM to head for Glacier Meadow.
Sunday - wake up as early as possible, go for the summit, return to camp by dark
Monday - head down to Lewis Meadows or beyond (depending)
Tuesday - head to trailhead

I love this climb. It's worth all the purgatory.