
Trip
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Castle-Pinnacle Saddle
The boots are back tour. A fun tour of the Tatoosh area with outstanding views of Rainier and the Goat Rocks.
- 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.
- Sat, Apr 14, 2018
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet in the Longmire parking area at 8am on Saturday and then head up to Narada Falls. I will be heading from Packwood, so a list will be sent around during pre-trip planning for those that would like to meet closer to the Seattle area.
Leaders, if you're going to a "general" area to ski, please add specific details about the route you have planned and its difficulty. View the Routes & Places Difficulties page for ski difficulty ratings.
Pinnacle Peak & The Castle
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - 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
- Park Pass if driving