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Mount Stuart/West Ridge

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Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Stuart/West Ridge

2 day intermediate rock climb - plan to pack light and move fast unroped for most of the climb.

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Ben Chapman
Ben Chapman
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Sep 9, 2023 — Sun, Sep 10, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Challenging
  • Elevation Gain: 5,250 ft

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This route requires parties to move quickly on exposed terrain mostly unroped. This is not a good introductory multi-pitch alpine route. 

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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