Surprise Lake & Mountain

Trip

Winter Scramble - Surprise & Glacier Lakes

Midweek scramble to two gorgeous alpine lakes surrounded by mountains.

  • Wed, Jan 17, 2024
  • Seattle Alpine Scrambling Subcommittee - Winter Scrambling
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Winter Scramble
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft

Brickyard Park and Ride Lot, Woodinville, at 6:00 am. Alternatively, you can meet us at the Sultan Bakery at 6:30 am.

Destination subject to change as we try to avoid avalanches, find fresh snow, avoid rain, and minimize driving.

Note on pacing: We will move at a pace that is fast enough to keep warm but slow enough to be comfortable and sustainable for everyone. Nobody will be pressured to move faster than they are comfortable going. In addition, I like going at a sauntering pace, by which I mean that everyone is welcome to take short breaks at any time to adjust gear, enjoy a view,  check their map, take a photo, identify a bird, etc. The whole point is to enjoy and savor our time outdoors.  If you are looking for an aerobic, fast-paced workout, find another leader. 

Route/Place

Surprise Lake & Mountain


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Ice Axe
  • Mountaineering Boots
  • Microspikes
  • Snowshoes (MSR brand or equivalent)
  • Poles with snow baskets

Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location

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