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Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Snoqualmie Mountain

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Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Snoqualmie Mountain

Climb and ski of Snoqualmie Mountain

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Doug Smart
Doug Smart
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 16, 2016
  • Seattle Skiing Committee
  • Skiing/Snowboarding
  • Adults
  • M2 Advanced Ski
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
  • 4 (4 capacity)
  • 2 (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 11:13 AM
  • Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Skinning approach via Commonwealth Basin and Cave Ridge to South Ridge of Snoqualmie Mountain and up to summit.  Good fitness level required for long, strenuous approach.  Ski descent from summit via Phantom Slide Path to Alpental base area, conditions permitting.  Advanced intermediate to expert downhill skills required, on backcountry skis, split board or tele gear.

Western-most parking lot of Snoqualmie West Ski Area at 6:30 a.m.

Route/Place

Snoqualmie Mountain (winter)

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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
  • Ice axe or whippet recommended
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