
Trip
Winter Scramble - Arthur Peak
Loop route ascending Arthur from the North, returning on Alki Crest and Boundary trail back to cars. Florence is an option on return.
- Sat, Mar 10, 2018
- Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Winter Scramble
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,500 ft
- Pace: Steady, moderate pace
- FULL (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This will be a long strenuos day, starting out with a 3 mile road walk, an intense steep scramble, a cross country traverse on the NW side of Rust Ridge to connect to Alki Crest. Bring headlamp for return on Boundary trail.
5:00 am Bonney Lake Park and Ride. SE corner of lot
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
- Microspikes
- Snowshoes w/ aggressive teeth.
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location