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MOUNT ADAMS (12,276 ft.) Adams Glacier
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DATES: (4 days)

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CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO: 3:1

Climbing Grade: Advanced Beginner

Enjoy the beauty of the Cascades, experience altitude mountaineering, and develop your glacier and snow climbing skills as we climb Mt Adams, a remote and seldom traveled volcano. At 12,276', Mt. Adams affords spectacular views of Mt. St. Helens, The Sisters, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Hood on a clear day. Our ascent follows the challenging Adams Glacier to the top of Washington’s second highest peak. Mt. Adams is an excellent training climb for other Cascade volcanoes, Denali, Huascaran, or Aconcagua.

COST INCLUDES: All meals while on the mountain, tents, stoves, cook
kits, group climbing equipment, and guide services.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare, transportation within Seattle, ground
transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant meals, gratuities for
guides, and all personal items. A detailed equipment list will be sent
to all participants.

General Information

WEATHER: Like all mountain ranges the weather in the Cascades is unpredictable and can roll in at any time limiting the productivity of your trip. Mountain Madness has no control over this weather and last minute decisions are sometimes needed to save the trip from being cancelled. Sometimes waiting for the weather to pass is the best plan of action and it is not unusual to sit in the rain for a few days. It is also possible that the rain may not clear up and traveling to the east side of the mountains to go rock climbing is the best plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced beginner. It is recommended that you have some steeper snow climbing experience. Because everyone is required to carry a share of the group’s equipment, be prepared to carry as much as 50 lbs. to base camp.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Drive five hours from Seattle to the trailhead at Killen Creek Trailhead. Our approach to our camp takes us through old growth Douglas Fir and the violent volcanic landscape that shaped the Northwest and the Pacific ring of fire. You will see St. Helens and the blast zone of the 1980 eruption. After about five hours we will arrive at our spectacular high camp at 7,600 feet.

Day 2: After an early morning breakfast, we discuss and practice in greater detail the skills needed for the climb.

Day 3: After an alpine start (~2:00 am) and a quick breakfast, we will be on our way toward the summit. Depending on conditions and the pace of the group, it takes from five to eight hours to reach the summit. Climbers should expect steep snow and ice up 50 degrees. From the top, we have stunning views of the morning sunlight rising above distant peaks. After descending, we will enjoy the afternoon and relax in camp.

Day 4: We break camp and head back to the trailhead. While the guides drive back to Seattle, you will have the chance to rest and to bask in your sense of accomplishment after a truly magnificent weekend.

NOTE ON THE ITINERARY: Although we do our very best to follow the schedule listed, the very nature of climbing in an alpine environment requires flexibility. This itinerary is subject to change due to inclement weather, unsafe route conditions, and other reasons beyond our control.

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