
Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge
CHS 1 GRADUATION HIKE. Two of Washington's 100 Classic hikes! We'll follow this trail from Artist's Point along a windswept ridge with views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan and we'll also visit the Chain Lakes Loop.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,350 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 6 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
TBD
Route/Place
Ptarmigan Ridge
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Green Trails Mt Baker No. 13
USGS Mt Baker
Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Shuksan Arm - 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)
Trip Reports