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Forbidden Peak/West Ridge

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Intermediate Alpine Climb - Forbidden Peak/West Ridge

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Tad Englund
Tad Englund
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Fri, Aug 11, 2023 — Sun, Aug 13, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 5,600 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 25 kts

TBD

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.  

Please request leader permission via the Mountaineers site. Direct e-mails will be ignored. 
List what volunteering you have done for the Mountaineers, your conditioning,  and any other pertinent information.

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

Route/Place

Forbidden Peak/West Ridge


  • Green Trails Cascade Pass No. 80
    USGS Forbidden Peak
    Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48
    USGS Cascade Pass
  • 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 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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