Trip
Intermediate Alpine Climb - Le Petit Cheval/Spontaneity Arête
One day climb. Will combine with Liberty Bell NW Face on Sunday for those interested.
Contacts
Ben Chapman
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 14, 2025
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Intermediate Rock Climb
- Moderate
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
I would plan to travel to Washington Pass on Friday evening and camp near the trailhead for an early start on Saturday. This is a long route that requires efficient movement and transitions.
6:30a @ trailhead
Route/Place
Le Petit Cheval/Spontaneity Arête
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USGS Silver Star Mtn
USGS Washington Pass - See full route/place details.
Roster
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 locking carabiner
- Belay device
- Climbing harness
- Rock shoes
- 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
- Rock rack
- Extra webbing or cord
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