Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge
One of Washington's 100 Classic hikes. A hike from Artist's Point on what is more of a climber's path and often snow-covered well into summer. Enjoy views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan.
Contacts
Douglas Berry
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 5, 2020
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,735 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,500 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
TBD
Route/Place
Ptarmigan Ridge
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Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Shuksan Arm
USGS Mt Baker - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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