Climbing Conditioner

Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

Climbing Conditioner - McDonald Mountain

Conditioner for Tormire SIG only until 1/20. All other Seattle Basic Alpine Students welcomed to register afterwards.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.8
  • Elevation Gain: 2,340 ft
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • 3 (4 capacity)
  • Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
  • Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Come with 20% of your weight. We'll be going at a brisk pace. Headlamps required. Email with details to come.

Meet at 8:15 am near the blue Washington state department of natural resources gate on the corner of SE Kent Kangley Road and Kanaskat Kangley Rd SE, Kangley, WA. Boot on the trail at 8:30 am. Limited parking. Carpooling encouraged.

Route/Place

McDonald Mountain


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes

Additionally:

  • Pack weight (can be water)
  • Practice rope
  • Thick gloves
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