Concord Tower/North Face

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Concord Tower/North Face

Part of a 2-day package deal - we climb this and then lead a basic climb on SEWS the next day

  • Fri, Jul 1, 2022
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Maximum Wind: 30 kts
  • Maximum Currents: 25 kts
  • Pace: 2.41 Km/h

Blue Lake TH at 6:30 am,  boots on the trail at 6:48 am

We will do this climb on Friday and then lead a basic climb on SEWS the next day (Saturday 7/2).  You need to be willing to do both climbs (or make arrangements to have someone cover for the SEWS rope lead).

More info to follow - do not ask for permission before the registration date

EXPECTATIONS

So that we’re all on the same page, your participation on this trip implies acceptance of the following – That you will be an engaged and contributing teammate to the discussion, decisions, and actions going forward.  

When asking for permission put the "Max. currents" listed in the information above in the email - or the request will be ignored

Route/Place

Concord Tower/North Face



  • USGS Washington Pass

    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 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
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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