Chemeketan Climbing Awards

Summit certificates may be presented to all persons attaining the summit of a difficult mountain on a scheduled Chemeketan climb. The climbing Committee Chair is responsible for determining whether a particular climb is sufficiently difficult to earn a summit certificate.

• A climber’s first ascent of any of the 18 Northwest Peaks
• Climbing all three of the Santiam Area Peaks (Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three-Fingered Jack)
• Climbing all three of the Guardian Peaks of the Columbia (Mt. Hood, St. Helens, Mt. Adams)
• Climbing all of the nine Oregon Peaks on the list of the 18 Northwest Peaks
• Climbing all eighteen of the 18 Northwest Peaks

A member wishing to receive a Chemeketan climbing award must apply to the Climbing Committee Chair and must submit proofs of climbs such as summit certificates or Club Bulletin listings.

All climbs applied toward a Chemeketan climbing award must be scheduled Chemeketan climbs except for the 18 Peak Award for which up to six of the climbs may be made under the auspices of a fellow Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs (FWOC) member club.

A distinctive award and patch, to be displayed as the member wishes, shall be awarded to members who have climbed the designated 18 Northwest Peaks.

Eighteen Northwest Peaks