Trip
Winter Scramble - Sourdough Mountain (winter)
A very beautiful and strenuous (~5500' over ~9 miles) winter scramble with sweeping views of the North Cascades in all directions. A recent history of winter scrambles with at least 5000' elevation gain is required.
Contacts
Dave Morgan
Primary Leader
- Sat, Feb 10, 2018
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Winter Scramble
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,500 ft
- 2 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Various P&Rs to accommodate attendees, then 7am at heated restrooms in Newhalem.
Very beautiful and strenuous (~5500' over ~9 miles) winter scramble with sweeping views of North Cascades in all directions. Owing to our small party size we should all expect to take part in the arduous task of breaking trail. A recent history of winter scrambles with at least 5000' elevation gain is required. Photos from past trips can be seen here.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
- Snowshoes
- Micro-Spikes
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location
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