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Lemah Mountain - Overnight trip (strong and skilled team)

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Lemah Mountain - Overnight trip (strong and skilled team)

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Looking to beat the heat in the mountains this weekend? Let's go for an inspiring peak deep within the Alpine Lakes area (but without having to win a permit lottery).

We will be climbing the steep and varied terrain on snow, and loose rock with possible exposure. In order to be considered for this trip, you MUST be comfortable with climbing on steep snow and rock up to class 4. We will plan to go at a moderate pace of about 2 miles and 1000 to 2000 feet per hour. Good situational awareness and efficient preparation skills are also important for these trips, so we don't keep the group waiting on one person. Please join only if you are prepared to go at the group pace and have the necessary skills for this trip. If you want to join, please RSVP and answer the questions when prompted. You will be put on the waitlist initially and will add people that seem like good additions to the meetup.

Route: Pete Lake trail to SE face.
Stats:
Elevation at summit: 7,520 feet
Elevation Gain: 5,000 feet
Distance: 20 to 25 miles

Resources:
https://www.summitpost.org/lemah-mountain/392789
https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/routes-places/lemah-mountain-southeast-approach

Trip Report:
https://peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=2873253
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23557848@N03/albums/72157645241244420/

GPS Route / photo Link
https://peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=1437847

The Plan (subject to change):
Saturday
6:30 AM Meet at the Ride and arrange carpools. Let's plan to depart by 6:45 AM. We can stop along the way for bathroom breaks. It's about a 2 hour drive to the trailhead.

8:30 to 9 AM Arrive at the trailhead. Please have your stuff packed and ready to go when we arrive.
We should arrive at camp by mid afternoon. We can decide to climb Lemah that afternoon or Sunday morning depending on the amount of time we have after we arrive at camp.

Sunday:
Time t.b.d. climb Lemah Mountain (if we didn't on Saturday). Break camp and hike out. We should be back a the trailhead by late afternoon regardless.

Plan to spend about a half-hour or so break for views at or near the summit.

What to bring:
Backpack, clothing layers (expect rain, snow, and wind), hiking or mountaineering boots, crampons, helmet, hiking poles, ice ax (bring an extra if you don't feel comfortable on steep snow), harness and glacier gear (yes this is a glacier, and there could be crevasses) navigation: map, compass, and GPS if you have it, emergency bivy, food and water for the day (2-3 liters minimum), sun protection, headlamp, sit pad, 10 essentials not already mentioned, and overnight camping gear. Ursack or bear resistant container is recommended for food storage. Drivers should have directions and NW forest pass or equivalent. Bring money for the permit costs as well.
Everyone bring good cheer!

EXPECT TO BE HIKING IN WARMER THAN USUAL TEMPERATURES SO DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS WITH ELECTROLYTES. WE CAN TAKE SHADE AND WATER BREAKS WHEN NECESSARY, BUT BE PREPARED TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT RELATED ILLNESS. PLEASE READ: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/heatrelated-illnesses-heat-cramps-heat-exhaustion-heat-stroke

From google maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W1URR1hEUTMmv3eS9

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