Basic Alpine Climb - Russian Butte/East Ridge

Meet at Oxbow Loop main parking area, 0700.  This is the meeting place, but we'll actually leave the cars further east at one of the pull-outs near the Middle Fork.

This is a challenging trip into the unknown!  I've listed it as a Basic Alpine climb, rather than a scramble, since we might well have to rappel, depending on our route.  We will most likely ford the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, which should be low at this time of the year.  But, be prepared for some deep wading, and bring water shoes.  This will likely be a long and strenuous day!