Mount Hood: Illumination Saddle Routes

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Hood/Sandy Glacier Headwall

A long, committing, but technically moderate intermediate Ice Climb.

  • Sat, Apr 20, 2019 — Sun, Apr 21, 2019
  • Everett Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Ice Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,235 ft

TBD

This is a long, committing and strenuous route, but not technically difficult.  Participants should research the route before inquiring to join.  This is not a route for simply "checking off" graduation requirements.

If you enquire about joining the roster, please include a sentence or two explaining that you have read these notes and know what the climb entails.  In particular what is the crux of the route?

Route/Place

Mount Hood: Illumination Saddle Routes


Roster
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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