Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier

Mount Shuksan Climb with priority going to Tacoma Branch Students without any glacier climbs.

  • Mon, Jul 10, 2017 — Tue, Jul 11, 2017
  • Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,500 ft

TBD

Mount Shuksan Climb with priority going to Tacoma Branch Students without any glacier climbs.   Leader permission is required.  Do not sign up unless you have talk with me.  

Route/Place

Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier



  • Green Trails Lake Shannon No. 46

    Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14

    USGS Shuksan Arm

    USGS Mt Shuksan

    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

This list is just a guideline and if you are unsure what do bring...ASK!

In addition to individual gear there will be some group gear to carry.

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Appropriate Approach and Climbing Clothing
  • Cold Weather Puffy jacket
  • Rain Shell Top and Bottom
  • Warm gloves or mittens
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • 2 pair Socks
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • Tent, Poles, Stakes (One per Team)
  • Stove w/Fuel (One per Team)
  • Sleeping bag rated to +30 degrees or colder (Check Weather)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Backpack (40 to 60 liters)
  • 3 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue Picket and pulley
  • Webbing and accessory cords
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