Observation Rock/North Face

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Observation Rock/North Face

Late season trip to a classic ice climb

  • Sun, Oct 21, 2018
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Ice Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft

TBD

Must have taken ice 1/2 and be in good shape for a single day ice climb. Open to any who meet those requirements.. e-mail me with questions or for more details if needed

Must have not snowed recently and the weather must be pretty good for this one to go. Will be in contact Wednesday prior to the trip going via e-mail with further details and planning

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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