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Conditioning Hike

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Conditioning Hike - Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony

Seattle Alpine Scramble Conditioning Hike - midweek daytime hike

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Louise Suhr
Louise Suhr
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
  • Pace: Moderate but steady

Exit 38 for Dirty Harry’s Balcony, Peak and Farside TH, Discover Pass required. Aim to arrive at 8:45am, boots on and ready to go at 9:00. 

This trip is one of a series of hikes for scramble course students to work on their conditioning, explore the foothills peaks and become better acquainted with the other students and scramble community members. These conditioners are also a great way to test out your gear in the field.

This trip is not a scramble and does not count toward graduation. Each student must do one conditioning trip that is listed with the course, and we strongly encourage you to sign up for hikes and other conditioning activities with the Mountaineers.

Route/Place

Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony


  • Green Trails Bandera No. 206
    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
    Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

This is not a scramble, so helmets, ice axes and harnesses are not required however for conditioning you should carry all the gear you will be taking on a scramble trip. 

Everything else you would bring on a regular scramble course is required including the 10 essentials, rain gear and extra clothes. MICROSPIKES will likely be required given expected snow conditions.

This is a great time to test our the boots you are planning to use during the scramble course for fit and comfort. If you do not have those boots yet sturdy hiking boots will suffice for now.

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