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Mt. Jefferson

  • Start date: 08/09/2013

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 08/11/2013

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Friday morning: Hike about 6 miles to base camp at 8,000' above Jefferson Park via Whitewater Trail. Set up camp & turn in early. Saturday morning alpine start: Whitewater Glacier to Southeast Ridge, turn north & follow ridge to Red Saddle, cross saddle & continue clockwise corkscrew to north side of summit pinnacle. This route involves negotiating crevasses with a running belay and a steep traverse and Class 5 rock climbing following a fixed line. After topping out, return to base camp via ascent route. Sunday: Hike out to trailhead. Note: Leader has not previously climbed the Whitewater Glacier Route.

  • Event Leader: Brian Hamilton

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-343-6550

  • Event Leader Email: red.gray@comcast.net

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: South Eugene High School, 19th & Patterson

  • Rating:

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 213

  • Season: 2013

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Climbing Gear: Crampons & compatible boots, helmet, ice ax, harness, (2) locking ‘biners, (3) prusiks of various lengths, belay device, rescue pulley. Food & Water: Food for 2-1/2 days plus extra emergency food, trail snack, 2 liters of water plus water treatment system. Other Gear: Extra clothes for all conditions, including rain gear, camping gear, headlamp & extra batteries, compass, hat, sunblock, lip balm, sunglasses, gaiters, handkerchief. Gear that may be shared: Tent (or bivy bag), stove, water filter.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 12

  • Member Fees: 3

  • Elevation Gain: 7000

  • Non-Member Fees: 15

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —