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Mount Adams Ice Climbing Routes

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Adams/Adams Glacier

We'll climb the Adams Glacier and probably carry over so we can descend the south side; we will arrange a car shuttle for an exit of Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

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Contacts

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Jenni Schwegler
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Jun 26, 2014 — Fri, Jun 27, 2014
  • Everett Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Ice Climb
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 7,700 ft

We will probably meet at 6am at a location TBD Thursday morning to ensure time for the drive, car shuttle set up and hike into camp.

Route/Place

Mount Adams Ice Climbing Routes


  • USGS Mt Adams West
    Green Trails Mt Adams West No. 366
    Green Trails Blue Lake No. 334
    USGS Mt Adams East
  • See full route/place details.
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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 sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • 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
  • 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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