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Liberty Bell/Southwest Face

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Intermediate Alpine Climb - Liberty Bell/Southwest Face

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Chris Haenisch
Chris Haenisch
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 22, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

I'll be camping at Blue Lake trailhead Friday night. Plan is to start at 5 AM Saturday morning. 

Let's climb classic route at Washingon Pass! 

If I get one more experienced leader willing to join the roster, I will be able to extend roster for another participant.

Route/Place

Liberty Bell/Southwest Face


  • USGS Washington Pass
    Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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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 sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped locking 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
  • Cordellete
  • Picket or other relevant protection
  • Extra webbing or cord
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