Observation Rock/North Face

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Observation Rock/North Face

Priority to folks who have volunteered for Olympia climbing activities in 2018 through July 15. Open to other branches after that. Details forthcoming but expect a Saturday Night bivy at or near Mowich Lake, early Sunday AM start to Observation Rock.

  • Intermediate Ice Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft

TBD - Details forthcoming ~ mid August.

Suitable for a first intermediate climb, but demonstrated good fitness is still required for the approach.  I will not respond to requests for permission sent before July 15.

Route/Place

Observation Rock/North Face


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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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