Clinic
Intensive Basic Extravaganza - Klipchuck Campground
Annual Intensive Basic (& Friends) Reunion filled with alpine adventures, cragging, and community.
Contacts
- Thu, Sep 3, 2026 — Mon, Sep 7, 2026
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Adults
- Casual
- 25 (25 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Mon, Jun 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
September 3rd - September 7th, 2026
Overview: Celebrate at the Intensive Basic Reunion and enjoy a weekend of alpine climbing, cragging, camping, and community! This reunion is meant for Intensive Basic students & graduates, their families, and anyone who has volunteered in some capacity for the IB community (instructors, rope leads, etc.) There is one scheduled group day and 3 days of optional climbing or "pick your adventure". Come hang out with your fellow IB community for an incredible Labor Day weekend!
This clinic represents the camping component of the reunion and is not mandatory to participate in the activities associated with this weekend.
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH ACTIVITY SEPARATELY.
Leadership Permission: Permission is required, please submit a request outlining your involvement (student, graduate, volunteer) with the IB community.
Lodging:
Klipchuck Campground
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
2 tents OR one RV and one tent maximum per site.
Payment options: use a mobile phone to Scan & Pay
Latitude / Longitude: 48.5966 / -120.5128
Restrooms
Pit toilets are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Other Amenities
Trash receptacles provided.
NO SHOWERS
Closest cell reception is in Mazama (20 minute drive)
Daily Itinerary In-Progress:
- Intermediate Rock Climb Liberty Bell/Southwest Face
- Basic Rock Climb TBD
- Mazama Cragging
- Group Cookout & Social (Mandatory Lampe Birthday Celebration 😊)
- Basic Rock Climb of South Early Winter Spire/South Arete
- Basic Rock Climb #2 TBD?
- Mazama Cragging/Scrambling TBD
- Basic Alpine Climb of Black Peak
- Return to Seattle
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH ACTIVITY SEPARATELY.
Klipchuck Campground anytime after 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 3rd. This campground is First Come, First Served. Members of the planning committee will arrive early to attempt to secure spots close together.
Cell Service is not reliable/available in this area.
Required Equipment
Required
- Tent or shared shelter
- Sleeping pad
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sturdy footwear
- Personal items
- Sun protection
- Water storage
- Trash bag
NICE TO HAVE
- Pillow or compressible camp pillow
- Camp chair or sit pad
- Tent light or string lights
- Earplugs and sleep mask
- Extra blanket
- Power bank for electronics
- Book, journal, or cards
- Bug spray
- Clothesline or carabiners for drying gear