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Axis Peak

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Winter Scramble - Axis Peak

This is a Lake Stuart overnight with a possible summit push for Axis (snow pack and weather conditions dependent).

Contacts

Rodica Manole
Rodica Manole
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Dec 31, 2022 — Sun, Jan 1, 2023
  • Everett Climbing Committee
  • Scrambling
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 4
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 21.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,000 ft

TBD

This is  plan C for Red Mountain (North Cascades) climb.

Route/Place

Axis Peak


  • Green Trails The Enchantments No. 209S
    Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
    USGS Cashmere Mtn
    Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
    Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
  • See full route/place details.
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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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