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Intermediate Alpine Climb - Sinister Peak/Northwest Face

Early season climb of Sinister and Dome (most likely Stehekin approach).

Contacts

Rodica Manole
Rodica Manole
Primary Leader
  • Fri, May 26, 2023 — Mon, May 29, 2023
  • Everett Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 35.0
  • Elevation Gain: 12,000 ft

TBD

The roster will be filled out by invitation only. 

Be prepared for a 5 day trip if we have to leverage Stehekin approach or 3-4 days if the access via Downey Creek approach is open.

Route/Place

Sinister Peak/Northwest Face


  • USGS Dome Peak
    USGS Downey Mtn
    Green Trails Cascade Pass No. 80
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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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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