| Washington has significantly greater falling/sliding danger then anything in the Greens. You'll need self-arrest skills and gear for a safe ascent. You'll be on crampons for much longer then anything in the Greens, and you'll be exposed to the elements in potentially much worse weather for much longer. It's all part of a spectrum, but Washington has the ability to throw much worst stuff at you then anywhere else around here.
You might want to try something like Madison or Eisenhower as a shake down cruise to make sure your gear is all up to snuff before tackling Washington. Going with one or two people who've climbed Washington is certainly not a bad idea. |