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Liberty Bell/Southwest Face

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Liberty Bell/Beckey Route

Maybe the most popular for the Intermediate student. Or a darn good day on the rock for an Intermediate grad.

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Fred Bumstead
Fred Bumstead
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Jul 25, 2025
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

I edited the required equipment list as we will be swinging leads.  Check it out.

Blue Lake trail head @ 7AM.  

Route/Place

Liberty Bell/Southwest Face


  • USGS Washington Pass
    Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Back pack 30-40 liter
  • 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
  • Cordellete
  • Light Climbing Rack for leading 0.5" to 3" with enough draws.
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