FULL DAY CLIMB
May and June offer some phenomenal alpine climbing where there are still strips of snow to get to some of the highpoints in the Pioneer Mountains. These can be done in long day assaults or from the comfort of Pio Yurt. Learn how to walk in crampons and self arrest with an ice axe. It’s a great time of the year where we are in transition from skiing to mountain biking, so why wait?
Classic climbs:
Hyndman Peak via SE Face
Cobb Peak via the North Couloir
What is provided:
● AMGA certified and/or trained guide
● Guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, inReach satellite device, repair kit, and survival supplies
● Harness
● Helmet
● Climbing shoes (for technical routes)
● Belay device
● Ropes, carabiners, anchors, etc.
*if you bring your own climbing equipment, it must be in good working condition and purchased new within the last 7 years
What you need:
● Food for a long day, energetic snacks
● 1-2 liters of water
● Warm layer such as fleece jacket, sweater, soft shell jacket
● Rain jacket (such as the North Face Dryzzle Futurelight Jacket)
● Insulated jacket (puffy coat, such as the North Face Thermoball Eco Hoodie)
● Lightweight pants (no cotton such as Jeans or Sweatpants)
● Sun hoodie or base layer (such as the North Face Wander Hoodie) is recommended
● Midweight gloves
● Beanie or lightweight wool hat
● Mountain boots (such as Scarpa Charmoz must be compatible with crampons)
● Crampons
● Ice Axe
● Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat
● Day pack (~45 liters)that is big enough to carry all the above items
Typical Meeting Times and Place:
Meeting times depend on objective goals and weather conditions (usually 5am start time)
Meet at the East Fork Park & Ride
Pricing:
1 GUEST $675/DAY
2 GUESTS $375/PERSON
3 GUESTS $285/PERSON
4-5 GUESTS $225/PERSON
*Alpine Climbing ratio is 2:1
**Sales Tax and Forest Service fees not included
***Guide gratuity not included. As part of the service industry, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are happy with their service and should reflect a level of excellence in the service. If you choose to tip, 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard and cash/Venmo is the preferred method.
