Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Alpental Backcountry

Alpental Lot 1 -- Exit 52 of I-90, then left   8:45AM

47.4444648805, -121.42399993

For carpooling, please use this tool
http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ih40oa

We will use the Alpental lift system and progressively explore more challenging runs. 

You must buy a lift ticket or have a season's pass.

 We will start out on the blue runs on the lower chair, progress to the black runs on the lower chair and then sample the black runs and double black runs on the upper chair.   If conditions are favorable and the backcountry gates are open -- well explore the backcounty bowls.   

If you need an Alpental backcounty card to use the backcountry gates, we will visit ski patrol to obtain one.

I'll provide some coaching along the way to help you improve your steep skiing confidence if you request it.    I can demonstrate and we can practice ski pole self arrest if desired.

Even though we will be skiing at a lift served area -- please come equipped for backcountry touring.   I expect we will make some runs outside the defined runs and may also skin up above.   Also skiing with your pack on lift served runs helps developed proper balance for backcountry skiing.

Note:  A Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Avalanche Forecast from NWAC, Freezing Rain or "Chains Required" on the highway will cancel the trip.   

Additional Info:

My Touring Tips
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ORz50-KICoi6mhjK2LsNFTqCrf3MpxuCYJsxm61dZ0k/edit?usp=sharing

My day touring ski pack contents:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZvHTlJXqYwxn0sF7adqf5SWEqIXgFY5ELi-nQjfjfg/edit?usp=sharing

My Driving Tips:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zJFjWZQ5HXp8UE5pIgKP3ZwursgV_TmkaBGMWRYwN_s/edit?usp=sharing

My Carpooling Tips:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rw46O5vpvOYh6Ouo5kDIk0ENAtunc4ZdGw6oYKZAvSM/edit?usp=sharing