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Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Castle-Pinnacle Saddle

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Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Castle-Pinnacle Saddle

Backcountry ski tour to Castle-Pinnacle Saddle in MRNP.

Contacts

Doug Smart
Doug Smart
Primary Leader
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • Pace: Moderate pace but strenuous

Meet at Longmire parking lot 8:30 am, assemble and wait for gate to open.

Know your abilities:  steady skinning on long approach requires stamina and fitness.  Ski descent on open slopes, steep glades and trees requires strong intermediate to advanced downhill skiing skills.  Avalanche awareness:  AIARE 1 or equivalent.

Route/Place

Pinnacle Peak & The Castle


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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Required Equipment

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
  • Ski crampons recommended
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