Field trip: Intermediate Alpine Ice

Everett Intermediate Alpine Ice Field Trip - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs

Swinging tools up on the Coleman seracs on Mt. Baker

Contacts

Philip Barrow

Primary Leader

Sat, Jul 30, 2022 — Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Committee: Everett Climbing Committee
Activity Type: Climbing
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Intermediate Ice Climb
Leader Rating: Casual
Mileage: 15.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft

Availability: 2 (11 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet at Heliotrope Ridge trailhead @ 8:15AM. NW Forest Pass required at TH.

Leader's notes

We will hike to camp just above the glacier, drop our overnight gear, and then proceed to the glacier for instruction and practice. Day 2 will be half day of instruction and practice on the glacier in the morning before returning to camp, packing up and hiking out.

Note that there are several stream crossings along the way to camp. One or two of them can be challenging when the water is high. Plan to bring trekking poles and wading may be required.