Ascent of Observation Rock on 2014-08-28| Others in Party: | Ida Vincent
| | Date: | Thursday, August 28, 2014 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Carpool | | Peak: | Observation Rock | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 8364 ft / 2549 m |
Ascent Trip ReportMountaineers group of four. Leisurely pace, 9.5 hours car-to-car including 30 minutes on the summit.
Ice has started to form with one full pitch of proper ice climbing at the top of the sheet. Used screws for protection on the final pitch.
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One pitch of ice at the top of the North Face (2014-08-28). Photo by Kristian Kalsing.
Click here for larger-size photo. | | Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 4427 ft / 1348 m | | Elevation Loss: | 4427 ft / 1348 m | | Distance: | 13 mi / 20.9 km | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Open Country, Snow Climb, Ice Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Partly Cloudy | | Ascent Statistics | | Elevation Gain: | 3974 ft / 1210 m | | Extra Loss: | 610 ft / 185 m | | Distance: | 6.5 mi / 10.5 km | | Route: | North Face | | Trailhead: | Mowich Lake 5000 ft / 1524 m | | Time Up: | 6 Hours | | Descent Statistics | | Elevation Loss: | 3817 ft / 1163 m | | Extra Gain: | 453 ft / 138 m | | Distance: | 6.5 mi / 10.5 km | | Trailhead: | Mowich Lake 5000 ft / 1524 m | | Time Down: | 3 Hours | GPS Data for Ascent/Trip
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Peaks:  climbed and  unclimbed by Kristian Kalsing
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