Field trip: Climbing Self Rescue-1
Climbing Self Rescue II Field Trip II - Mount Ellinor & Mount Washington
We will practice snow and ice climbing partner rescue techniques.
Contacts
- Sat, Jan 23, 2021
- Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Technical 3, Strenuous 3
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- 2 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the lower Ellinor trailhead or as close as the road allows vehicles to get to it at 0730. We will coordinate as we get closer to the date.
We will use the winter route (chute) for a suitable location for the activities. Will go to the summit as interest/conditions/time allow.
We will practice rescue of climbing partner in glacier travel and ice conditions at a suitable location for the activity.
If you are signed up for the course you have permission to sign up for this field trip.
Mount Ellinor & Mount Washington
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USGS Mt Skokomish
USGS Mt Washington
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Standard glacier travel gear. Purcell Prusiks preferred to Texas Prusiks.
Two pickets for each person.
Adequate number of alpine draws/slings/prusiks.
6-8 locking carabiners
6-8 non-locking carabiners
4 ice screws if conditions require them
Rescue pulleys helpful; not essential.