Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Seattle SIG Practices and Conditioners - Mount Si Main Trail
Conditioning Hike for Angulo/Metz SIG
- Sat, Jan 25, 2020
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Easy
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,150 ft
- High Point Elevation: 4,167 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 4 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Mt Si trailhead at 7:00am
Priority sign up for Angulo/Metz SIG members
This is one of several conditioning hikes that will be scheduled for the Angulo/Metz SIG. As this hike is one of the earlier conditioners we have scheduled, we will be focusing on establishing a two hour trailhead to summit pace. This is, by many, the accepted pace (with a weighted pack) considered to meet the minimum conditioning requirements needed for alpine climbs we will enjoy as the season progresses. Ultimately we will work toward maintaining this pace with a pack weighing 25 pounds or 20% of your body weight (whichever is greater). Depending on your level of conditioning at the time of this hike please feel free to pack some additional weight in your pack to begin to prepare yourself to meet the two hour requirement with weighted pack. A fully weighted pack will not be required on this hike. Our overall focus will be on establishing a consistent pace.
Mount Si Main Trail
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Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
USGS Mt Si - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Please bring microspikes