
Trip
Intermediate Alpine Climb - Prusik Peak/West Ridge
Hike up Assgard Pass, camp climb the West Ridge route the next day then either exit or camp and exit.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Oct 18, 2014 — Mon, Oct 20, 2014
- Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Intermediate Rock Climb
- Moderate
- Elevation Gain: 4,400 ft
- 4 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Colchuck Lake trail head Saturday morning at 7:30 am.
One more intermediate climber is required to fill this event. Participants will carry either rope or rack. Hike in the first day and camp above a lake or at Gnomes Tarn. Should be on route before 9 am considering daylight and warmth. After climb, participants may either exit or camp another night, either at the camp site or down the trail for flexibility.
Prusik Peak/West Ridge
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Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Enchantment Lakes
USGS Cashmere - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots
- 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