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Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Washington/Shield Wall

One day climb of Mt Washington's Shield Wall.

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Contacts

Chase Gruszewski
Chase Gruszewski
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 22, 2017 — Sun, Jul 23, 2017
  • Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,255 ft

Trailhead 4:00am

Leader's permission required.

Anticipate an early alpine start from the road.

Route/Place

Mount Washington/Shield Wall


  • Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Enchanted Valley - Skokomish
    USGS Mt Skokomish
    USGS Mt Washington
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Rock Gear.
  • The Ten Essentials
  • 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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