Climbing Grade: 3rd and 4th Class Rock scrambling, snow travel
Trip Distance: 12 miles/20 km (3 days)
Trip Elevation: 7,700 ft/2,347 m
Season: May-July
Custom Dates Available: Give us a call or send us an email to schedule a trip.
Cost: Give us a call or send us an email for prices. *Price includes guides, transportation, climbing permits, climbing equipment, meals and tents.
Client to Guide Ratio: 5:1
About the Climb
This route takes you through an open pine forest, meadows full of beautiful wild flowers and alpine views of Mt. Adams and the Cascade Range to the north. The trail ascends along the North Ridge with Adams Glacier on the right. It is a mixed media climb starting on snow and changing to rock. As we work our way up the ridge, we will stay on the correct side of the gendarmes (isolated spire). At approximately 11,500 ft/3,506 m we’ll reach the snow dome where we will traverse across the large summit at 12,276 ft/3,746 m). We will move at a comfortable steady pace (about 1,000 ft/300 m an hour).
Skill Level
The North Ridge (Cleaver) Route is suitable for novice climbers and requires some 3rd to 4th class rock scrambling and snow travel across the summit dome. This is a long climb. 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
- Crevasse rescue
- 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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