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Alpine Scramble - Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)

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Alpine Scramble - Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)

Snow scramble. Students must have completed the Snow Field Trip.

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Contacts

Carolyn Graham
Carolyn Graham
Primary Leader
Sherrie Trecker
Sherrie Trecker
Mentored Leader
  • Sat, Apr 30, 2016
  • Seattle Alpine Scrambling
  • Scrambling
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft

5 AM: Meet up at Tukwila Park and Ride (13445 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168)

This is a picturesque snow scramble in Mount Rainier National Park. The pace on the scramble will be moderate, with a focus on keeping everyone together.

A detailed planning email will be sent out a few days before the scramble.

Route/Place

Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • National Parks pass (if driving)
  • 10 essentials
  • 2-3 liters of water and plenty of food
  • Ice Axe
  • Helmet
  • Mountaineering boots
  • Extra clothing (please use the 2016 Alpine Scrambling Course guide for reference as to what layers to bring if this is your first scramble)
  • Emergency seat harness
  • Traction (Microspikes, crampons, yak tracks, etc. I'll be bringing Microspikes, personally. Please let me know if you don't have any traction options; I may be able to lend you a pair)
  • Pants appropriate for glissading (or an extra garbage bag to protect pants from wear and tear)
  • Snowshoes (please let me know if you do not have these; I may be able to lend you a pair)
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