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.
- Mon, Aug 20, 2018
- Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Intermediate Rock Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
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USGS Washington Pass
Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - See full route/place details.
Roster
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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