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DURATION
7 DAYS
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  • Selection and use of personal equipment, ropes, knots and harnesses
  • Crampon use and snow climbing techniques, ice axe positioning, and self arrest techniques
  • Roped glacier travel, rope team management, route finding, and crevasse navigation
  • Hazard assessment including a discussion of objective vs. subjective hazards
  • Camp construction, camp management, and cold weather camping skills
  • Discussions will include proper clothing and climbing gear for survival in the high mountains, mountain weather, alpine ecology, avalanche hazard assessment, and Leave No Trace ethics.
ACTIVITIES ON THIS TRIP
Primary: Mountain Climbing
Other: Hiking, Glaciers, Camping
$1495USD
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Ptarmigan Traverse - Advanced Beginner Climb

Not to be confused with our spring ski trip, this majestic summer alpine traverse, considered the best in the Cascade Range, is the oldest and most famous high route in the Pacific Northwest. It epitomizes remoteness, wildness, and alpine adventure.

National Geographic Adventure lists Mountain Madness' Ptarmigan Traverse as one of the World's Best New Adventures for 2007! 

Not to be confused with our spring ski trip, this majestic summer alpine traverse, considered the best in the Cascade Range, is the oldest and most famous high route in the Pacific Northwest. It epitomizes remoteness, wildness, and alpine adventure. The beauty of this area – especially the central portion and the White Rock Lakes area – is beyond words.

Four members of the Ptarmigan Climbing Club made the first crossing of this route in July 1938. For thirteen days, Calder Bressler, Bill Cox, Ray Clough and Tom Myers pioneered the entire route from Dome Peak to Cascade Pass and made many first ascents. Their route covered the Cascade Crest from Cascade Pass to a valley just north of Glacier Peak, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area. They climbed an incredible number of peaks along the way – in fast and light alpine style – and it is a widely held belief that their exact itinerary has never been repeated, especially taking into account the peaks climbed in the northern section of the traverse.

For climbers this trip offers numerous summit opportunities, all in an incredible wilderness setting. Ascents of Magic and Mix Up, La Conte and Sentinel, Spire and Dome, are just a few of the climbs possible on this trip. The Ptarmigan Traverse is simply a must-do for any lover of mountain travel.

Day 1:
Park at Cascade Pass and start hiking toward Cascade Pass. We will travel to Cascade Pass at 5400 feet and continue up and over Cache Col and camp at Kool Aid Lake.
Day 2:
Begin the day climbing up the Red Ledges and dropping down on the Middle Cascade Glacier. Climb up the glacier to the Spider-Formidable Col en route to Yang Yang Lakes for the evening.
Day 3:
Tour up the Le Conte Glacier and climb Le Conte and Sentinel. After summiting, hike down Lizard Pass and camp at White Rocks Lake.
Day 4:
Climb up the Dana Glacier and descend south onto Itswoot Ridge and camp with view of Glacier Peak.
Day 5:
Today is reserved to climb Dome Peak, return to camp and enjoy the views.
Day 6:
Hike out via Bachelor and Downey creeks to the Suiattle River Road and savor our accomplishments.
Day 7:
Reserved for bad weather or more summit opportunities.
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Watts Family
It's hard to say what is more exciting: looking at the incredible pictures... or hearing Jack and Cole tell about their 'excellent adventure' with Mountain Madness. From the guides to the views, I can't think you could have provided a more excellent tour. Thanks for reassuring us... and thanks for a lifetime memory for our two boys.
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TRIP INCLUDES
  • Ground transportation between Seattle and the trailhead
  • All meals while on the mountain
  • Tents
  • Stoves
  • Cook kits
  • Group climbing equipment
  • Guide services
TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Airfare
  • Transportation within Seattle
  • Restaurant meals
  • Gratuities for guides
  • All personal items
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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