Trip
Alpine Scramble - Goat Island Mountain
Destination changed from Mt Ruth.
- Sat, Jun 8, 2019
- Everett Alpine Scrambling Committee
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Technical 3, Strenuous 3
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- 1 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Wilburton Park & Ride (I-405 / Bellevue), 5:30am
Need to have excellent physical conditioning & endurance. Involves 3,000’ off-trail ascent in snow (4,500’ gain in total), and the air gets thin for the last 1,500’ gain.
First 2 days of registration reserved for Everett members, for completion of course requirements. Open to members of all branches starting Mon June 3 @ 10:00pm.
Need National Park pass, Mt Rainier annual pass, America the Beautiful pass (one per vehicle), or pay single-day fee at entrance.
Goat Island Mountain
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USGS White River Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
USGS Sunrise - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- Ice Axe
- Sandals, Water Shoes or Trash Sneakers required (for creek crossing)
- Positive attitude required :-)