Mount Stuart/West Ridge

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Stuart/West Ridge

This is a mentored climb for Katheryn Frierson.

  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019 — Tue, Aug 13, 2019
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Challenging
  • Elevation Gain: 5,250 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

TBD

We will choose the best two day weather window out of the four to do the climb.  All inquiries about this trip should be directed to the mentored leader, Katheryn Frierson.  Please do not contact the mentored lead until March 1, 2019. 

Route/Place

Mount Stuart/West Ridge


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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