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Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

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Alpine Scramble - Foss Peak

Snow scramble from Bench Lake/Snow Lake trailhead, designed for Tacoma scrambles students One day trip on best weather day, planning for Saturday 5/31, with Sunday 6/1 as weather backup.

Contacts

David Judish
David Judish
Primary Leader
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 1, Technical 1, Basic Experience Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
  • Pace: low end of moderate

Trip designed for Tacoma scrambles students who have successfully passed the snow field trips.   Others may participate if space allows.

We will review snow travel skills, avalanche danger assessment, and route finding.

If weather is optimal, the trip will be a one-way traverse from Bench Lake/Snow Lake trailhead to Reflection Lakes.

TBD

Route/Place

Unicorn, Foss, Boundary & Stevens Peaks

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Helmet
  • Mountaineering Boots
  • Ice Axe
  • Snowshoes will likely be needed
  • Timed entry permit if required
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