Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Stuart/West Ridge

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Stuart/West Ridge

Two full-value days on one of the most iconic peaks in the state.

  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022 — Sat, Jul 30, 2022
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 7,500 ft

To be arranged by the climbing team.

Leader permission required so we can discuss physical conditioning and climbing experience.

Over the course of this climb, we will cover ~15 miles and gain ~7,000 feet of elevation with overnight climbing packs.  A majority of the climb involves scrambling on 4th/low 5th class terrain with 3-4 pitches of roped climbing.

Route/Place

Mount Stuart/West Ridge


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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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