Santiam Pinnacle South Face

Activity Notes

This is a multi-pitch climb in a pretty location.  This gets updated at we get closer to the climb so please check frequently.

Rock shoes are strongly recommended but not required if the participant really prefers to use approach shoes. We will carpool to the trailhead (assuming you feel comfortable doing that).  

At thee trailhead we will divide up the ropes and gear and do a short hike to the start of the climb.  It has three pitches of rock to a small summit. We will rappel to a midpoint, then a second rappel to the forest floor, hike out and drive home the same day.

Carpool location:  Leave carpool at 7:30 AM .  Fred Meyer in Tualatin.

https://www.fredmeyer.com/stores/grocery/or/tualatin/tualatin/701/00393

Link to carpool:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15qWDr_bXRbK_06FE8BHBwBcXM8SqwP-qjmxmdqfoba8/edit?usp=sharing

Suggestions : Have 1-2 extra liters of water in the car to drink before and after the climb in addition to the water you carry up. A small 'summit' type pack is suggested to wear while you are climbing.  It should be able to carry your rappelling gloves (optional), water bottles, sun protection, warm layers (depending on the weather), lip balm, snacks, phone (phone is optional, and a leash on it is a good idea), any meds you need or might need, your and personal first aid kit.

We will leave our shoes at the base of the climb and return to them after the climb. (might want to wear rock shoes that you don't mind wearing for a few hours)

Expect not to have cell service at the TH.  "Bathrooms' are a tree if its liquid waste, and a bluebag (if its solid waste) which you will supply for yourself and dispose of after the climb.

Climb leader will supply the needed ropes (Mazama ropes will be used on this activity) If you have two way radios feel free to bring them.

Poles may be helpful for the scramble to the start of the climb.