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Three Fingered Jack Climb

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    07 / 11 / 2026

  • Start date: 08/01/2026

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 08/01/2026

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Three Fingered Jack is an alpine technical rock climb that requires 4th-class scrambling as well as lower 5th-class traversing and climbing on a fixed line. Expect loose rock and exposure. Participants must have acceptable experience - completion of climb school AND an alpine technical rock climb (Thielsen/Washington) or equivalent to register. 

The South Ridge of Three Fingered Jack begins with a five-mile approach on the Pacific Crest Trail, followed by a steep climber’s path that gains the south ridge of the peak. 

The first roped climbing begins at “the crawl” – a steep, exposed traverse. From there, walk along an exposed ridge for several minutes to reach the summit pinnacle. The cobblestone 5th-class "chimney" pitch is followed by boulders to the summit. 

  • Event Leader: Melanie Glock

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-844-9515

  • Event Leader Email: mellhall1975@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader: Danneille Harris

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location:

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 180

  • Season: 2026

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Upcoming

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Helmet, climbing harness, two locking carabiners, prusik loop, ATC, 3 litters of water, food for a day, bug repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses.

  • participant prerequisites: Participants must have successfully completed climb school AND an alpine rock climb similar to Thielsen/Washington (or equivalent experience). Participants must email Melanie at mellhall1975@gmail.com to confirm prerequisites if you haven't climbed with her or Danni.

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 13

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 3000'

  • Non-Member Fees: —

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —