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CHS 1 Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge

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.

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Douglas Berry
Douglas Berry
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,350 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

TBD

TBD

Route/Place

Ptarmigan Ridge


  • 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.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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