Trip
Winter Scramble - Cowlitz Rocks (winter)
Snowshoe to Cowlitz Gap with optional scramble to on top of the Rocks
- Sun, Feb 4, 2024
- Everett Alpine Scrambling Committee
- Snowshoeing, Scrambling
- Intermediate
- Adults
- Moderate, Winter Scramble
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- 1 (9 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Ice Axe, Helmet, and Crampons required for optional ascent to the top of the Rocks (last 100 feet of ascent)
Will modify/cancel if weather isn't good or Avy conditions high- we want blue bird day for the views from Cowlitz
Will carpool and gather at Longmire for drive up to Paradise. We will be ready to go when gate opens. Gate at Longmire opens typically around 9am
Cowlitz Rocks (winter)
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
- Snowshoes
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location