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Dates: 2011 Dates: August 12-17
Please call for details or to schedule another date.
Cost: $1,650 per person (1-2 participants)
$1,350 per person (3-4 participants)
All transportation/shuttles included
Climbing Grade: Advanced Beginner
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ISOLATION TRAVERSE
This 6 day trip through the heart of the North Cascades might not be as well known as the Ptarmigan Traverse (the Isolation’s southern extension) but it certainly deserves equal awe and respect. Starting near Diablo Lake on the North Cascades Highway, the Isolation Traverse links 3 distinct and important alpine zones along the northern Cascade Crest - all heavily glaciated, very alpine, and very remote - the Snowfield /Colonial Peak zone, the Backbone Ridge, and the Eldorado/Inspiration Glacier zone. Isolation Peak is one of the key landmarks that makes this traverse possible. Along the way you’ll find straightforward glacier travel, wonderful wildflowers, high lakes and ridges, and no crowds. For a trip of this length, the fact that only a few hours are spent in “bushwhack” terrain is a testament to its alpine flavor. The majority of the Isolation is high and alpine and has numerous easy summits that can be climbed along the way – Colonial, Snowfield, Dorado Needle, and Eldorado Peak to name a few. With solid navigation skills and good route-finding we’ll make our way south to a finish at Eldorado Creek and the Cascade River. Check out our new interactive Google Map to get a taste of this adventure!
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On this climb we will review:
Selection and use of personal equipment, ropes, knots & harnesses
Low-fifth class climbing and rappelling in an alpine environment
Glacier Travel Techniques
Crampon use & snow climbing techniques, ice axe positioning, and self arrest techniques
Hazard assessment including a discussion of objective vs. subjective hazards
Camp construction, camp management, and cold weather camping skills
COST INCLUDES: Ground transportation, all meals while on the mountain, tents, stoves, cook kits, group climbing equipment, and guide services.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare, transportation within Seattle, hotel accommodations, restaurant meals, gratuities for guides, and all personal items. A detailed equipment list will be sent to all participants.
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