Liberty Bell/Northwest Face

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Liberty Bell/Northwest Face

One day climb of a popular route on Liberty Bell. Also climbing Le Petit Cheval on Saturday for those interested in getting 2 climbs in this weekend.

  • Sun, Jun 15, 2025
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

Challenging multi-pitch rock climb on Liberty Bell. This trip requires experience leading 5.9+ multi-pitch trad. I will be leading a climb on Le Petit Cheval the Saturday prior and camping in the area.

5:30a @ trailhead

Route/Place

Liberty Bell/Northwest 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
  • 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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