Trip
Basic Snowshoe - Wenatchee Crest
A first day of Spring snowshoe along the Wenatchee Ridge Crest west from Blewett Pass, hoping for views of the Stuart Range.
Contacts
- Sun, Mar 21, 2021
- Seattle Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Basic
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.25 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
- 2 (4 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting 8:30 am at Blewett Pass.
From Seattle to Blewett Pass is about 120 miles, 2+ hours driving.
Some confusion on my part posting this trip. Initially posted for Sunday. I was thinking Saturday, and updated the trip. It seems Sunday was a better choice, so I have re-set the date to Sunday March 21st.
The plan will be enjoy a route along the ridge from Blewett Pass, and through the trees looking for picturesque views of snow covered peaks, rather than the more traveled logging road (that is typically a concrete highway). The trip elevation is expected to reflect the more venturesome route following the ridges undulations, at about 1100 ft.
A Sno-park pass is required for this trailhead.
As the route is has minimal avalanche terrain, we will cancel if there are issues with traveling over the pass, or a significant weather event that would affect safety, and having a great snowshoe!
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Snowshoes (The best experience for this trip will be had with snowshoes that have significant cleats for NW snow and terrain. A typical example are MSR snowshoes. Reach out if you have a question on this. )
- Poles