Trip
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Pinnacle Peak & The Castle
Monday ski to the Castle
- Mon, Feb 18, 2019
- Tacoma Backcountry Tour Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at (Puyallup) South Hill Mall by Panera Bread 7AM
3610 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98373
Objective is the Castle saddle. Approach from Paradise.
Intermediate skiing ability with prior ski touring experience.
Drivers need tire chains in MRNP. Daily fee to enter park unless you have annual pass.
No snowboards due to undulating approach.
Route/Place
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.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Boots, skis, poles
- Climbing skins
- Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
- Avalanche beacon (with new batteries)
- Avalanche probe
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