Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier

Single day jaunt of an iconic peak in the spectacular cascade pass group.

  • Fri, Aug 24, 2018 — Sat, Aug 25, 2018
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 5,780 ft

Best weather day of the two days with crashing at the trailhead the night prior to.

Additional details TBC via E-mail 

Priority given to JHPearce 2018 Basic Climbing SIG students, supporting leaders, and students needing glacier credit for graduation. Leader permission required. Do NOT send direct e-mail. Instead, use the Mountaineers website for all inquiries. Thanks.

Route/Place

Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Glacier


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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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