Climbing Grade: Intermediate, Grade II+; Glacier travel
Trip Distance: 12 miles/20 km (3 days)
Trip Elevation: 6,000 ft/1,829 m
Season: May-August (can be icy in late season)
Custom Dates Available: Give us a call or send us an email to schedule a trip.
Cost: *Price includes guides, transportation, climbing permits, climbing equipment, meals and tents.
Client to Guide Ratio: 5:1
About the Climb
This route ascends along the south side of the mountain and is less crowded from other popular routes on Mount Adams with spectacular views of the Klickitat Glacier icefall. There is also opportunity for a 2-hour detour to explore the Castle, a prominent outrider peak also known as the “Little Tahoma” of Mount Adams.
Skill Level
While it is not necessary to have previous mountaineering experience for this trip, this is a strenuous and steep climb on various terrains. Therefore, it is advisable to be in peak physical condition so that you can focus on learning and enjoying the adventure. You will also be required to carry a portion of the group’s equipment which can weigh as much as 50 lbs. to base camp. Previous hiking and camping experience is recommended.
Learning Objectives
Our goal at Rare Earth Adventures is to assist participants in gaining the technical skills and knowledge necessary for alpine climbing and mountaineering.
- Anchors
- Ascending fixed lines
- Belay techniques
- Cramponing
- Expedition camp life
- Hazard identification
- Ice axe use for self-belay and self-arrest
- Rappelling
- Roped glacier travel
- Route selection
- Running belays
- Weather assessment
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EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
