Climb Schedule 2010

Chemeketan Climb Schedule (scroll down for details):

1. Mt St Helens "Retro Climb" - April 17-18, 2010
2. Sahale Peak - July 17-18, 2010


1.  Mt Saint Helens "Retro Climb", Worm Flows - April 17-18, 2010

The view into the Mt Saint Helens crater.

(Chuck Bennett image)

Grab your woolen knickers and alpenstocks and prepare to embrace traditional mountaineering! This non-technical climb provides the perfect setting for our adventure, complete with marvelous crater views and world class glissades.  Mix in an early season snow camp and you've got the makings for a great weekend!

So, exactly what is a Retro Climb?  What do I wear?  Do I need anything special?  These questions and more are answered here:  FAQ's

Gloria goes old school

 Our plan is to head up Saturday morning, grab our permits, and start our approach to our eventual snow camp near treeline.  We'll hang out in our retro gear, eat dinner together, tell lies, and make fun of all the other climbers in their fancy $450 Gortex shells. The next day it's up early, climbing together until we reach the crater rim, and then onto the summit. After numerous self-indulging photos we'll start the long glissade back to treeline. You'll be home by sunset! (prospectus)

Brad Pitt models retro garb, Chemeketan style




Current Climb Team:

1.  John Petrie, Leader
2.  Gloria Petrie
3.  Matt VanCampen
4.  Andrea VanCampen
5.  Jade Ajani
6.  Travis Klaas
7.  John Coyier
8.  Joanna Picchi
9.  Aaron Smith
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Additional Retro Climb Recon:
What to Wear - Historic Climbing Photos
Mt. St Helens Weather - NOAA Pinpoint
Route description - Summit Post
Additional Info - USFS Climbing Page


2.  Sahale Peak, Sahale Glacier - July 17-18, 2010

 

Sahale Peak from Cascade Pass


Sahale Peak is a special mountain.  Not only is the view from the summit absolutely breathtaking, it rests in the heart of the North Cascades National Park.  In other words, it's peak after peak as far as you can see.  One visit to this area and you'll wonder why you ever climbed anywhere else.  Sahale lies in a permit zone, so the team is limited to eight members. (prospectus)


Current Climb Team:

1.  John Petrie, Leader
2.  Gloria Petrie
3.  Amy Palacios
4.  Jess Palacios
5.  Jade Ajani
6.  Mike McHugh
7.  Joanna Picchi
8.  John Coyier
Alternates on file

Additional Sahale Peak Recon:
Sahale Peak Weather - NOAA Pinpoint
Route description - Summit Post
Additional Info - NPS Cascade Pass/Sahale Arm

More climbs to come......