Activity Notes
West Ridge of Stuart in two days is fast.
- Day 1- Drive up, hike in, make camp
- Day 2- Alpine start, climb route, descend Cascadian Couloir route, break camp, hike out, drive home.
We'll be moving at a stiff, and consistent "5" pace. We'll camp at Ingalls Lake, and be up very early climb day (Monday).
Skills Needed:
- Outdoor rock climbing experience
- Rock gym climbing grades: should be comfortable/casual top-roping 5.10+
- Lead belay skills with significant experience
- Some familiarity with basic multi-pitch climbing
- Alpine rappelling experience
- Experience/training in basic rock rescue (ascending a rope, tandem rappels)