Cutthroat Peak/Southeast Buttress

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Cutthroat Peak/Southeast Buttress

  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 3,050 ft

6:45 AM at Blue Lake Trailhead, then drive out to the shoulder of SR20.

First time on the route for the leader. Descent from West Ridge will be steep and loose.

Route/Place

Cutthroat Peak/Southeast Buttress


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • A back pack
  • 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)
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
  • Cordellete
  • Extra webbing or cord
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