Climbing Grade: Intermediate, Grade III; ice and snow to 45 degrees, glacier travel, altitude
Trip Distance: 15 miles/25 km (4 days + one-day clinic prior to climb)
Trip Elevation: 7,700 ft/2,347 m
Season: May-July (not recommended 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: 3:1
About the Climb
The Adams Glacier Route is one of the more technical routes on Mount Adams. Snow and ice fall are common when it warms up.
Skill Level
This is an intermediate climb. Similar and previous mountaineering experience is required. Climbers must be in peak physical condition and able to move quickly and efficiently.
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
ITINERARY
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
