Leader: Satch Ludington (satch@krisludington.com or text 509-895-4645)
CANCELLED: Due to lack of interest.
Leave: 4:00 a.m. @ Cold Springs Campground
Note: If going, please check in with leader at least one day before departure. Last minute weather check and go/no go decision will be made on Friday, Aug 9 by end of day. Only those who checked in prior to that will be notified if cancellation is necessary.
This will be an Alpine style climb. That is, fast and light. We will head down to the Mt Adams Ranger District station on Saturday afternoon for the climbing permit, then to the Cold Springs Campground, which will be base camp. After a leisurely camp dinner and early bed time, we will depart Sunday morning at 0400 hours on the "Standard" Southwest Route, stop for breakfast at the Lunch Counter (no pun intended), then on to the summit for advanced climbers. Those not interested in, or not up to, the summit attempt will be allowed to tarry at Lunch Counter until we return. All will descend together to base camp and either return Sunday evening to Yakima, or camp one more night to recuperate first, if necessary.
Helmet, ice axe, and self arrest training required of all participants. Crampons recommended.
Cascades Volcano Pass required ($15).
Wilderness Regulations in effect, maximum party of 12.