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Goat Rocks Peakbagger

GOAT ROCKS PEAKBAGGER

Goat Rocks Crest from NW. From left:  Old Snowy, Ives Peak, Big Horn, Goat Citadel, and Curtis Gilbert Mt.

 

Columbine

 

This four-day, 20 mile trip combines spectacular scenery and terrain, wondrous wild flowers, and the summits of three peaks.

 

Scheduled trip:  August 22-25, 2008

Price: 1 person - $1,050, 2 persons - $650 each, 3-6 persons - $500 each  Includes round-trip transportation from the Portland area, guide(s), food, and equipment.

 

Itinerary
Day One – Pack in 6.0 mi. to campsite at Cispus Basin from Berry Patch Trailhead via Trail 96A to 96 to 97 to the PCT 2000.

Old Snowy

 

 

 

 

 

Day Two – Climb from Cispus Basin up South Ridge to summit of Ives Peak.  Follow South Ridge to summit of Old Snowy.  Descent North Ridge of Old Snowy to PCT.  Return to camp at Cispus Basin.

 

 

 

 

Day Three – Climb from Cispus Basin to southwest corner of Goat Citadel.  Traverse on west side under

From left: Big Horn, Goat Citadel, and Mt. Curtis Gilbert.  Cispus Basin is below Big Horn.

Mt. Curtis Gilbert to SW Ridge and summit.  Descent back to col south of Goat Citadel.  Depending on snow conditions, backtrack to Cispus Basin; or traverse on east side of Goat Citadel via Tieton Glacier to north of Goat Citadel and descend to camp at Cispus Basin.

Goat Hair

 

Day Four – Return to Berry Patch Trailhead and return to the Portland area, stopping for dinner on the way.

 

 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

 

Clothing

bullet Leather hiking boots
bullet Wool or polypropylene socks (2 pair)
bullet Liner socks (2 pair) (help prevent blisters)
bullet Polypropylene or equivalent thermal underwear tops and bottoms
bullet Warm sweater, fleece jacket, or wool shirt
bullet Warm pants
bullet Gore-Tex (or other water-resistant material) Parka
bullet Gore-Tex Wind pants/climbing bibs
bullet Sun hat
bullet Gloves/Mittens with windproof shells
bullet Warm hat
bullet Gaiters to keep rocks/snow out of your boots
bullet Trail shorts and t-shirt

 

In Your Summit Pack

 

bullet Ten Essentials
bullet Whistle
bullet Map of area
bullet Compass
bullet Headlamp/Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb or another flashlight)
bullet Extra food and Clothing (wool socks, more warm things)
bullet Sunscreen and lip protection
bullet Pocket knife
bullet Lighter or matches in waterproof container
bullet Firestarter
bullet First aid kit (Absolutely no drugs or medicines that will make you drowsy or dizzy.)
bullet Two and 1/2 Quarts of Fluids
bullet Toilet Paper
bullet Small insulation pad for sitting on
bullet Handkerchief
bullet Dark Sunglasses/Glacier glasses with sideshields, or Goggles (It can be bright and gritty on the mountain)
bullet Camera and film/memory card

Climbing Gear

 

bullet Ice Ax*
bullet Crampons*
bullet Trekking Poles*

Backpack*- You need to carry personal and your share of group gear (5,000 cubic inches +) Porter Support is available!

Camping Gear (We will provide tents, cooking equipment, and food)

 

bullet Warm Sleeping Bag
bullet Sleeping Pad
bullet Cup, Bowl, & Spoon (We recommend a plastic insulated cup, a plastic or lexsan spoon, and a one quart plastic mixing cup with a handle)

 

*We provide ice axes, crampons, and trekking poles.  We can arrange for you to rent backpacks and sleeping bags.

For Equipment Recommendations click here.