Trip
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Commonwealth Basin
Kendall Trees, Knob, Avy Swath, Lakes, and/or Adventure Zone depending on avy situation with a possible pivot to Holy Diver. Possible pivot to Crystal area if Snoqualmie snow/weather appear unfavorable.
Contacts
- Thu, Mar 20, 2025
- Seattle Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,900 ft
- Pace: 1200 ft/hr average (up)
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (3 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Our goal is to have a fun and adventurous day out, and that may include exploring new terrain. I'll make a call on destination the night before based no avy forecast, NWAC observations, weather, and team.
We will move quickly on the uphill (1200-1500ft/hr), although not at the pace (>2000ft/hr) that would require lycra suits, and we'll aim to cover 4000-5000+ vertical feet. Comfort skiing most of the resort terrain at Alpental is expected. Depending on the day and destination, we will ski in (or around) tight trees, steep/narrow areas, terrain traps, cliffs, areas with thin coverage, variable snow conditions, or the occasional thicket. (This is especially true when we traverse through one zone to reach another.)
To request Leader's Permission — if you haven't skied with me previously — describe your 2024+2025 touring experience and current fitness.
NOTES:
- AIARE1 (ideally with Rescue) is a hard requirement.
8AM ready-to-go at Summit West parking lot (to walk to the TH).
Commonwealth Basin
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Boots, touring skis/splitboard, poles, skins (or other method to travel uphill on snow)
- Avalanche shovel (metal blade), avalanche beacon (modern three antenna), avalanche probe (280cm+).