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Glacier Travel Course: Conditioning Hike - RETIRED

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Glacier Travel Course: Conditioning Hike - RETIRED - Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)

Conditioning hike for the Glacier Travel Course

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Bill Borom
Bill Borom
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • 2 (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 5:17 PM
  • Thu, May 14, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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Mt. Washington is a classic I-90 training destination with great views at the top.  It's elevation gain of 3200' is perfect for the final trip in the conditioning hike series.  

For those working toward the suggested goal of carrying 40lbs up Mt. Si on Memorial Day weekend, if you're adding 2lbs per week then the weight objective for this trip will be 38lbs.

This trip is specifically designed for participants of the Glacier Travel Course. Basic Climbing Students are also welcome. We will carry packs up to 40 lbs to prepare in terms of conditioning for upcoming glacier climbs. Conditioning hikes are optional activities but participation is highly recommended.

Issaquah Transit Center at 7:00am.

Route/Place

Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)


  • Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
    USGS Chester Morse Lake
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • 10 essentials
  • hiking or mountaineering boots
  • hiking pole
  • extra weight for training purposes - get details from the leader
  • optional: ice axe (getting used to handling it)
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