Liberty Bell/Southwest Face

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Liberty Bell/Southwest Face

One day climb of Liberty Bell Beckey route. On a Monday for lesser traffic. Camping at Lone Fir campground the night prior, if you care to join up.

  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

Meet at the Blue Lake trailhead at 0530, Monday August 20.  Ascend the summer route to the base of the climb and go from there.  

Intermediate climb.  Come on out.

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
  • Approach shoes likely fine.  Climbing shoes for the climb itself.
  • Crampons (not required)
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools) not required)
  • A sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder (if you camp)
  • A sleeping pad (if you camp)
  • 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)
  • 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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