Upcoming Women & Gender Expansive Mt. Adams Climb

Join the PMC Women & Gender Expansive (WGE) affinity group on a climb of Mt. Adams!
Who: This event is open to femme and genderqueer PMC members. WGE events are designed to create a safe space for people who are historically underrepresented. This trip is set to 8 participants, accepted via application (see link below).
What:  An independent climb of Mt. Adams via the South Spur route with a supportive group of like-minded mountaineers. The primary ascent/descent option will be on foot. If you are interested in a ski descent of Mt. Adams, please express so on the application form and one may be made available, led by an experienced PMC WGE mentor.
Where: Mt. Adams, WA, located in the Mt. Adams Wilderness. Nearby airports include the Seattle-Tacoma and Portland International airports. The majority of this trip will be along the South Spur route (https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/routes-places/mount-adams-south-spur)
When: July 9 – 12 2026, Mt. Adams, WA.
Planned Itinerary:
  • Thursday July 9 (Travel Day): Participants should plan to be in the PNW-region by July 9. Use this day to secure any necessary rentals, gear, food, etc.
  • Friday July 10 (On-mountain Day 1): We’ll meet at the Cold Springs Campground trailhead (exact time to come) and hike up to Lunch Counter rocks to establish camp.
  • Saturday July 11 (On-mountain Day 2): We’ll take an early start from camp and make our bid for the summit, before descending back to camp.
  • Sunday July 12 (Exit day): We’ll break camp in the morning and hike out to Cold Springs Campground trailhead.
Required Gear:
  • Wool / synthetic base layer (top and bottoms)
  • Insulating mid-layer (top only, bottoms optional)
  • Insulating outer-layer “Puffy” (top only, bottoms optional)
  • Waterproof shell layer (top and bottoms)
  • Summer mountaineering boots (ex. La Sportiva Aequilibrium)
  • Mountaineering axe (Ex. Petzl Glacier)
  • Mountaineering crampons (Ex. Petzl Vasak)
  • Tent
  • 20F sleeping bag
  • Stove and cook kit (melting snow for water may be necessary at camp)
  • Additional mandatory gear will be shared pending application acceptance

Additional: Please cancel your registration if you are no longer able to attend  so someone can have your spot. If you no show once, you will get an email from the Chair. If you no show twice, you will not be allowed to sign up for another event for 3 months. If you continue to no show, your membership will be cancelled and refunded.

If you can’t make it the morning of the event, give the trip leader a courtesy message so that no one is waiting for you in the parking lot.

Please note that this is not a guided event and none of our trip leaders are professional guides. You will be climbing on ropes set up by members of the club who are hobby climbers and not professionals. Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport and you do so at your own risk. You are responsible for yourself and your own safety at all times.

Leaders: Kat Carlile, McLain Saba, Ana Mills

Submit your application here: https://forms.gle/MJhcwx5tQAHpL1f6A

Join our info session Friday March 6th at 7pm est! Google Meet call link: https://meet.google.com/zbp-bcfh-yyr

  • WGE Mt Adams Climb
     July 9, 2026 - July 12, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission