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Basic Snowshoe - Commonwealth Basin

New snow! Let's go! (Trip open only to those who already have Basic badge or above AND willing & able to share in navigation) READ LEADER'S NOTE BEFORE REGISTERING

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Roseanne Lorenzana
Roseanne Lorenzana
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 730 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.5mph avg moving speed
  • 8:45am, ready to snowshoe.  Meet under I-90 overpass on SR 906, this location is near the I-90/SR 906 Interchange and adjacent to Commonwealth Basin TH.  From there, it's a short walk to TH and put on snowshoes  at or near the TH.
  • I-90 Exit 52 eastbound is the closest to our meeting location.
  • In your travel time, be sure to account for traffic headed to Summit ski area and time to find parking in potentially crowded parking area. 
  • Only park on the shoulders of SR 906. If you park in any Summit lot, you may be towed.
  • When walking from your vehicle to the meeting location, be vigilant for traffic.
  • Toilet: closest one is WSDOT Traveler's Rest, which is ~0.5 mile further south along SR 906. If you want to stop there before going to meeting location, you could take I-90 exit 53; then, turn right (north) toward Traveler's Rest. Afterward, drive north to find parking near our meeting location.
  • Route: we'll head north into Commonwealth Basin and use our navigation skills to find our way and the best snow. I would rather navigate through the forest to find fresh snow versus follow a trodden path. This means the trip may be more challenging. Whatever we do, safety-first is a priority. Participants must be comfortable with this approach and be willing to share in navigation.  Preference will be given to those with a current Wilderness Navigation badge (but this is not a requirement).
  • Weather: LINK to NWS  and  LINK to Windy.com
  • Avalanche forecast: LINK 
  • Bring snacks or lunch. Plan to nourish yourself while snowshoeing. Any stops will be brief in order to keep everyone warm.
  • Cancellation will happen if: a) hazardous weather or road conditions, b) avalanche forecast is orange or worse or c) rain.
  • Follow I-90 road conditions by: Receive text message alerts about closures and delays by texting "Start" to 85107. To unsubscribe text "Stop".  And also, follow on Twitter @SnoqualmiePass
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Commonwealth Basin


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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