
Trip
Cross-country Ski - Cabin Creek
Cross Country Ski outing on Cabin Creek groomed trails
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Wed, Jan 17, 2018
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Cross-country Skiing
- Retired Rovers, Adults
- N2 Nordic Advanced Basic Ski
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 200 ft
- 5 (11 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the North Bend Public Parking lot (the S.E. corner of North Bend Way and E. McClellan St. -Across from North Bend Motel) for carpooling at 8:00am. Snow Park Pass with Groomed trail sticker required for parking at trailhead, and must be purchased in advance (can buy in North Bend). Taking everyone who signs up will be dependent on enough drivers with suitable vehicles for winter snow conditions volunteering.
We will drive to the Cabin Creek Snow Park area and explore the lower trails, which are rated advanced basic. This may include the Viking Loop Trail that has moderate hills. Conditions can vary depending snow, temperature and how recently the trails have been groomed. Participants should have ability to go up and down moderate hills requiring the ability to herringbone up and use a wedge/snowplow position and wedge turns for descents.. Nordic Classic no-wax skis are recommended, but skate skis also an option. Bring a lunch and weather proof pad to sit on. Will plan to ski about 4-5 hours, should be back to North Bend around 3pm.
Cabin Creek
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
USGS Stampede Pass
see Notes - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Cross-country skis
- Poles
- Boots