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Silver Star Mountain/Silver Star Glacier

Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Silver Star Mountain/Silver Star Glacier

Contacts

Dan Greenfield
Dan Greenfield
Primary Leader
Peter Erickson
Peter Erickson
Mentored Leader
  • Sat, May 28, 2016 — Sun, May 29, 2016
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 2
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Elevation Gain: 5,200 ft

6:00 am saturday Ash Way park and ride.

Please contact Pete Erickson (pugetgold@gmail.com) if interested in this climb, not Dan Greenfield.  (Pete is the mentored leader.)  This climb was moved from Ruth/Icy due to weather.

Route/Place

Silver Star Mountain/Silver Star Glacier


  • USGS Silver Star Mtn
    Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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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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