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Alpine Ice 1/2 Combo - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs

Field trip: Alpine Ice

Alpine Ice 1/2 Combo - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs

Students will learn the basics of alpine ice climbing and swap leads on low alpine ice

Contacts

Dean Hunter
Dean Hunter
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Aug 29, 2026 — Sun, Aug 30, 2026
  • Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • 3 (4 capacity)
  • Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  • Fri, Jun 19, 2026
  • Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Students will learn and practice crampon techniques for ascending/descending on ice, ice screw placement, V-threads, anchors, and swinging leads on 45-60 degree ice. 

9:00 AM ready to move at the Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead.  

Route/Place

Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs


  • USGS Mt Baker
    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
    Green Trails Mt Baker No. 13
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Everything needed for an alpine rock climb (minus the rock protection)
  • Sharp 12 point steel crampons (no aluminum)
  • Ice tools (the club has several pairs available for borrowing)
  • v-thread tool
  • 4-5 feet of 7 mm nylon cord
  • 2-3 ice screws, including one 22 cm
  • All overnight gear
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