Ascent of Liberty Cap on 2013-06-09| Others in Party: | Jeff Golden
John Fatseas
Keegan Young
Nao Takano
Darrin Nicholas
| | Date: | Sunday, June 9, 2013 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | 4x4 Vehicle | | Peak: | Liberty Cap | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 8500 ft / 2590 m |
Ascent Trip ReportKeep pack under 45 pounds. Get to thumb rock as early as you can to hydrate and sleep. Don't camp directly under thumb rock. Check conditions, could be solid ice or consolidated snow. Don't go up into a storm. Prepare to bivy between 13,000 ft and summit. Descend Emmons Glacier. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 5268 ft / 1604 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 5268 ft / 1605 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 14 mi / 22.5 km | | Quality: | 7 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Snow on Ground, Scramble, Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles, Snowshoes, Tent Camp | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 4268 ft / 1300 m | | Distance: | 7 mi / 11.3 km | | Route: | Liberty Ridge | | Start Trailhead: | White River TH 4232 ft / 1289 m | | Time: | 1 Days | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 5268 ft / 1605 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 4268 ft / 1301 m; Extra: 1000 ft / 304m | | Gain on way out: | 1000 ft / 304 m | | Distance: | 7 mi / 11.3 km | | Route: | Liberty Ridge | | End Trailhead: | White River TH 4232 ft / 1289 m | | Time: | 1 Days |
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