
Trip
Winter Scramble - Spark Plug Mountain
May is a good month for tackling Spark Plug. Join me for my annual try. Expect a long challenging day full of beauty and wonder.
- 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.
- Tue, May 5, 2020
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous, Winter Scramble
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft
- Pace: moderate
- 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Brickyard Park and Ride Lot at 5:30 am. Alternatively, you can meet us at the McDonalds between Sultan and Startup at 6:10 am.
Destination subject to change due to weather, snow, and avalanche conditions.
This is one of my favorite winter scrambles, but also my hardest one. Expect a long day, but at a moderate pace. Cornices often prevent us from reaching the summit, but we can get quite close and have a great time trying.
Surprise Lake & Mountain
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
USGS Scenic - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Crampons or Microspikes
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
- Snowshoes (MSR brand preferred)
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location