Trip
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Red Mountain (Salmon La Sac)
Moderate backcountry tour for developing ski tourists.
- Sun, Jan 12, 2020
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- M2 Advanced Ski
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,880 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Trailhead (47.3858267988, -121.09386946) -- Exit 80 of I-90 then left and though Roslyn and Ronald. You'll need to proceed past the parking area, U-Turn andpark on the west side of the road. 9:00 AM
For carpooling, please use this tool
http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ih40oa
Tour intended for developing ski tourers to gain experience in a relaxed setting.
The terrain on Red Mountain is moderately challenging -- be able to confidently descend a single black diamond run at a ski area.
The goal of this trip is enjoyable skiing -- most likely the ridgeline will be the high point as the actual summit is craggy rocks and more of a scramble than a ski.
Approximate route:
http://www.hillmap.com/m/ag1zfmhpbGxtYXAtaGRychULEghTYXZlZE1hcBiAgICWouexCgw
Note: A Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Avalanche Forecast from NWAC, Freezing Rain or "Chains Required" on the highway will cancel the trip. If NWAC forecast is for a High avalanche hazard -- inbounds lift skiing will be a fallback option considered.
Additional Info:
My Touring Tips
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ORz50-KICoi6mhjK2LsNFTqCrf3MpxuCYJsxm61dZ0k/edit?usp=sharing
My day touring ski pack contents:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZvHTlJXqYwxn0sF7adqf5SWEqIXgFY5ELi-nQjfjfg/edit?usp=sharing
My Driving Tips:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zJFjWZQ5HXp8UE5pIgKP3ZwursgV_TmkaBGMWRYwN_s/edit?usp=sharing
My Carpooling Tips:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rw46O5vpvOYh6Ouo5kDIk0ENAtunc4ZdGw6oYKZAvSM/edit?usp=sharing
Red Mountain (Salmon La Sac)
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USGS Davis Peak
USGS Polallie Ridge
Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Boots, skis/splitboard, poles
- Climbing skins
- Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
- Avalanche beacon (two or three antenna digital beacon -- no analog beacons)
- Avalanche probe