Day 1: Drive to the Trout Lake Ranger Station in Washington. After checking in and paying fees, we will head to Kellen Creek Trailhead (4,600’/1,402m). We will pack up and hike approximately 9 miles to High Camp (6,900’/2,104m). We’ll set up camp and enjoy a snack. Then, we’ll discuss the climbing clinic for the next day and preview the skills that will be covered. Finally, rest and enjoy the spectacular scenery or finish packing your summit bag for the next day’s clicin while your guides prepare dinner.
Day 2: Wake up at 6:00 a.m. for a quick breakfast and depart at 7:30 a.m. to the glacier for the climbing clinic. After clinic, we will use our glacier travel skills to return to camp. Enjoy dinner and rest for the next day’s summit.
Day 3: Wake up at 1:30 a.m. for a quick breakfast and depart at 3:00 a.m. Climb the glacier and cross over the summit plateau to the actual summit at approximately 11:00 a.m. We will then, descend the North Ridge route and return to camp at approximately 4:00p.m. Enjoy the evening relaxing at camp while your guides prepare a delicious dinner.
Day 4: Wake up at 7:00 a.m. enjoy breakfast, break down camp and hike to the vehicle by noon. We should arrive in Portland, Oregon by early evening.
**Rare Earth Adventures will make every attempt to follow the trip itinerary. However, this itinerary is subject to change due to group dynamics, unsafe weather and/or route conditions, or other reasons beyond our control.
