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Chair Peak/Northeast Buttress (winter)

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Intermediate Alpine Climb - Chair Peak/Northeast Buttress (winter)

Strenous one day ice and mixed climb of Chair Peak near Snoqualmie Pass.

Contacts

Brian Starlin
Brian Starlin
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sat, Feb 25, 2017
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Ice Climb
  • Moderate

TBD

This climb may shift to another available date on 2/20 (Monday), or between 2/25 and 3/3 (Friday), depending on weather and snow conditions.   

Route/Place

Chair Peak/Northeast Buttress (winter)

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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 locking carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
  • Cordellete
  • Picket or other relevant protection
  • Extra webbing or cord
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