medic566

Hey all, I'm looking for a little instruction on some easy climbs. Not really sure what style. I've done some alpine pitches. I'm also a certified back country EMT. So if you hurt me I can lick my own wounds. I own most of my own gear and can barter for instruction. Name your price...beer...transportaion. Whatever ------------------ Medic566

Fred, thanks for the info. This is the double peak so dominant and visible from hwy410 about 2 miles down from the top of Chinook pass? I'm assuming the same one in the alpine guide. Did you blaze your own trail or follow the guide book directions? On which peak and exactly where did you find the summit register? Thanks again, Medic

Stefan, sorry for your pain. At least you got out of the city! What is the best time of year to make the approach in your estimation? The visible route fom the Northern view looks nasty, so how tough was it from your approach? What does the alpine guide mean by some rock work? My experience is mostly rock scrambles and alpine climbing on snow and ice. I really don't want to get myself in to deep, but the image of those 2 peaks have me captivated. Thanks for your help and advice. ------------------ Medic566

Hey can someone put that link back up? ------------------ Medic566

Does anyone have info on Double peak? This is the double summit peak just east of chinook pass summit? Only one reference to it in any book. Says a scramble to the lower N.W. peak and the a rap and some rock work ro the higher S.E. peak. What is some rock work? Does it invovle a lot of pro? Can it be soloed by a novice climber? Any bones you can toss me, greatly appreciated. Medic566

Was there 2 weeks ago. big crowd,parking sucked. Some lovley fellow block about 20 cars into one of the upper lots had to back out for about half a mile or so. Hope he wasn't mad when he had to change that flat tire. (I didn't do it really). We packed alot of agua, unsure of water source. You could boil or filter reasonably well. The route is extemely rocky and snow is scarce in places above the glacier. Saw some evidence of crevace openings in the lower glacier. Rope up and wear a helmet some large rock falls in evidence also but way up high and right on the glacier. Not much to worry about. Start early in the am to climb on ice as the route tends to turn to slop later in the day. bring sun screen! Climb on and have a ball!

Any info on double peak? I've found only one reference to it in any of the books. How technical is it and how much gear do I need? Is it solo-able? I understand the lower of the 2 is a scramble, but the higher is more technical rock work. Any help much appreciated. Medic566 [This message has been edited by medic566 (edited 08-21-2001).]