Join us on a 4 Day Mount Olympus Climb
Summiting Mount Olympus is a difficult and rewarding endeavor, requiring a 17.5 mile approach and 5,000 feet of elevation gain. This is one of the longest approaches of any climb in Washington State. We will do this trip in four days, with one spare day in the event of weather.
Journeying through the Hoh Rainforest past ancient old-growth trees, we follow the Hoh River into the heart of the Olympic Range and make camp in Glacier Meadows. From the toe of the Blue Glacier we do a long push to the summit, crossing moraine, glacier, ascending steep snow slopes, and scrambling up rock steps. Never will standing at 7,980 feet feel so rewarding. Take in unobstructed views of the Olympic Range in all directions before descending back to camp..
En route to base camp our professional guides will teach you how to become more efficient as a hiker and backpacker. This will include how to pack and adjust your pack, what gear to take and leave behind, and how to choose work to rest ratios that will allow you to cover a lot of ground without becoming too tired. Once at camp guides will help you perfect camp set-up and review Leave-No-Trace camping techniques..
Since our time is limited due to the length of the approach previous backpacking and mountaineering experience required. Confidence on fourth-class rock is necessary to reach the summit. Guides can use ropes to add security for this portion of the route, but comfort scrambling on steep rocky terrain will greatly speed the ascent and add a margin of safety.
Duration
4 DaysGEAR CHECK
RequiredPassport
Not required for AmericansMinimum Age
13 years oldActivity
MountaineeringAccommodation
TentsPlease note: Gear checks are required and available the day before your trip start date. They are available weekly at Ascent Outdoors in Ballard from 6:30pm-8pm on Thursdays. If your trip does not start on a Friday we will schedule a custom gear check at Ascent Outdoors the day before your trip start date.>

- Stoves
- Tents
- Group climbing equipment
- Guide services
- Pre-trip planning information
- Backpacking, mountaineering, and general outdoor safety skills
- Wilderness permits
- Discounted gear purchases and rentals

- Food
- Transportation
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Gratuities for guides
- National park entrance fee
Please note: This is a tentative itinerary. The actual trip schedule may change due to weather, unsafe route conditions, or for other reasons beyond our control.