Glacier Peak Summit Climb: 4 Day

This 4 day Glacier Peak summit climb travels up the Gerdine and Cool Glacier Routes up the south and east side of the mountain. As one of Washingtons 5 volcanoes and the most remote Glacier Peaks serves up a unique wilderness experience. Participants will gain experience with ice axe and crampons, roped glacier travel, self arrest, and when time permits crevasse rescue.

Ascend the classic Chocolate Glacier route on the iconic volcano Dakobed (Glacier Peak). Over 4 days we will follow the North Fork of the Sauk River up to the Pacific Crest Trail at White Pass, and to our base camp amongst the moraine near the waining White Chuck Glacier. Traveling is moderately strenuous and beautiful with good views stretching out along the Cascade Crest and over the North Cascade Mountains, and out to the Puget Sound. Enjoy alpine sunrises and sunsets at the toe of the glacier. Join us this summer for a great climb!  

With the goal of climbing Glacier Peak (Dakobed) to the summit each participant will recieve a Mountaineering School Course. This means the learning outcomes match the objective and skills taught.

Maximum group size is limited to 4 people to 1 guide

Itinerary

Day 1: Gear check in Darrington WA, hike into base camp at White Pass or Moraine Camp, Introduce relevant skills- ice axe and crampon use, self arrest, roped glacier travel.

Day 2: Introduce and practice relevant skills such as ice axe and crampon use, self arrest, roped glacier travel, or summit and descend back to camp

Day 3: Summit and descend back to base camp

Day 4: Hike out to the trailhead 

Best for

• Those who have hiking and backpacking experience
• Can carry a multi day backpack over rocky uneven trails
• Want to gain experience in glaciated terrain
• The fitness to climb 7,200' over 28 miles in 4 days

Cancellation Policy

Domestic trips and courses cancelled more than 21 days before the start date will be refunded minus 3% and $75 processing fee. Cancellations 20 days or less in advance of the start date will be given a Guided Exposure Credit, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 13 days or less of the start date will not be refunded. International trips have a 90 day cancellation policy.