Although no "essential gear" is required during summertime, I recommend hikers taking this route to have:
1) At least one trekking pole or hiking stick. One is enough. It will help with balance & stability when climbing the steep scree and ash slopes.
2) Mountaineering boots or hiking boots. There are a lot of rocky areas where these would be preferred over sneakers, for sure.
Otherwise, good SP page. I studied the information when climbing the mountain this morning.
I would consider this route tougher than just a walk-up. A good portion of the route is scrambling over boulders, and hands are required in several places. Maybe there is a perfect clear route through the boulder field but I couldn't find it.
FlatheadNative - Aug 16, 2008 12:10 am - Hasn't voted
statswhat is the round trip distance and elevation gain on this route?
Brian Jenkins - Aug 18, 2008 12:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: statsJust got back from a climbing trip, I'll try to check tonight and update the page with that info. THanks!
Brian
Redwic - Sep 2, 2008 9:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: statsI agree. The elevation gain information would be helpful to climbers.
Redwic - Sep 2, 2008 9:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Essential Gear...Although no "essential gear" is required during summertime, I recommend hikers taking this route to have:
1) At least one trekking pole or hiking stick. One is enough. It will help with balance & stability when climbing the steep scree and ash slopes.
2) Mountaineering boots or hiking boots. There are a lot of rocky areas where these would be preferred over sneakers, for sure.
Otherwise, good SP page. I studied the information when climbing the mountain this morning.
pdx2lax - Aug 6, 2013 4:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Walk-up? Really?I would consider this route tougher than just a walk-up. A good portion of the route is scrambling over boulders, and hands are required in several places. Maybe there is a perfect clear route through the boulder field but I couldn't find it.