
Trip
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Alpental Backcountry
Foothills AIARE Level 1 instructors ONLY to scout the winter route to Source Lake, head up through Big Trees and find a spot to practice snow profiles.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sun, Dec 27, 2020
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Be ready to leave the Source Lake trailhead in Alpental lot 4/upper lot at 8:00 am.
For the 20/21 winter season Alpental is piloting a new passholder only program for Lot 4 at Alpental. The uppermost parking lot at Alpental will be for passholders only this winter. Passholders should be prepared to show their season pass as they approach the upper lots - only one pass required per vehicle. All non-ski area guests and backcountry travelers must park in the Lower Lot, the first parking lot on the left at the Alpental 'Welcome' sign.
Complete a trip plan in your AIARE field book and bring your snow science kit.
Alpental Ski Area
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Boots, skis/snowboard, poles
- Climbing skins (or other method to travel uphill on snow)
- Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
- Avalanche beacon
- Avalanche probe
- AIARE field book