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Snoqualmie Pass to Stampede Pass: The Patrol Race Traverse

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Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Snoqualmie Pass to Stampede Pass: The Patrol Race Traverse

The Patrol Race is a backcountry team touring race. Registration is restricted to those who have been selected by lottery. Full information is available at https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/meany-lodge/event-details/patrol-race?fbclid=IwAR2Q3Mt03hNH96hTyPmPUe2q_M0JWeUKCjIfCRR_hoLQ-38F8dcwjxJlHMI

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Nigel Steere
Nigel Steere
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Mar 14, 2020
  • Meany Lodge
  • Backcountry Skiing
  • Adults
  • M3 Expert Ski
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 19.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft

More specifics on the race start and the course in general will be given via email prior to the race start. The start is at the base of the Little Thunder chair. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jiRkKg6NnNJbmWVA6

Route/Place

Snoqualmie Pass to Stampede Pass: The Patrol Race Traverse

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Headlamp/illumination
  • Steel-edged ski or snowboard touring gear (ski crampons may be recommended pending conditions)
  • Map of the route, compass, altimeter and/or GPS
  • Avalanche beacon, probe and shovel
  • Extra food and water. This is a self-supported race so each team must carry all hydration and nutrition needed to complete the race.
  • First Aid Kit (one per team)
  • Recommended: Personal Locator Beacon (Spot or Inreach or equivalent).
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