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Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

Trip

Basic Alpine Climb - Unicorn Peak

Unicorn Peak, and if time permits a scramble/climb of a nearby peak like Boundary, Foss, Castle or Pinnacle

Contacts

Dennis Kiilerich
Dennis Kiilerich
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Jun 22, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 1
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft

TBD

This will be a mix of trail, snow and rock.

Please contact me with your past experience and SIG, if any (none required other than Basic course from any branch).

Will need to bring ice axe, crampons, helmet, and rock gear. Mountaineering boots required, rock shoes optional.

Will begin at Bench Lake/Snow Lake Trailhead.

Route/Place

Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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