
Trip
Intermediate Alpine Climb - Observation Rock/North Face
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- Info
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- Sat, Sep 26, 2015
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Intermediate Ice Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft
- 2 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD, but probably Seattle-area @ 5 a.m.
Leader's permission required. Do not sign up without prior leader's permission, or you will be removed.
Observation Rock/North Face
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USGS Mowich Lake
USGS Mt Rainier West
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials
Mountain boots (crampon compatible)
Crampons (steel, not aluminum)
Pack (40-60 liters)
6 alpine slings with 2 biners each (draws)
2+ locking carabiners
Belay device & carabiner
Climbing harness
Helmet
Rescue pulley
Fleece AND puffy jacket
Rain jacket & full-zip rain pants
Cordellete
Extra webbing or cord
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2 sets of warm gloves AND mittens (liner & shell)
Picket
Ice screws
Alpine ice axe (regular, non-technical)
2nd ice axe/tool with technical pick
V-thread tool
V-thread cordage (4-5' lengths)