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Mount Jefferson- Southwest Slope Route

June 19 to June 21, 2026

Coordinator: Greg Swanson

Summit Altitude: 10497 feet
Elevation Gain: 7400 feet
Round-trip Distance: 16 miles

Three day total trip

Friday - hike/climb to base camp at 7,500 feet.

Saturday - alpine start summit bid. Down to base camp for the evening.

Sunday - Break camp at first light and hike out.

If you want to join, please send me your climbing resume to gsswanson@comcast.net. Priority will go to SAC members in good standing, organizers, assistants, and climb school graduates with previous experience.

Signed Up: 3
Awaiting Approval: 3
Maximum Allowed: 6
Equipment
Team Equipment: 3 snow ropes, Pickets (8-10), Medical Kit, 2 Stoves, Tents, Water purifier
Required Equipment (each participant): Ice Ax, Crampons , Helmet, Harness (Locking Biner, 2 non-lockers), Head Lamp (extra batteries), Trekking Poles, Belay Device, Personal Protection, Prusik slings
Optional Equipment (each participant): TBD
Not Required: TBD
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