Ice Axe Practice Clinic

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Ice Axe Practice Clinic - Stevens Pass Ski Area

Additional ice axe practice for students of Everett Scrambling Course

  • Easy

Be ready to go at 7:30am at the Stevens Pass Ski Area parking lot near the toilet. (South side of the highway)

We will walk up the (closed) ski slopes and select a few places to practice ice axe arrest techniques.

Remember to bring the standard scrambling items listed in required equipment, as well as your rain/snow gear. We will be getting wet in the snow.

This optional field trip will provide additional ice axe practice with instructors for scrambling students who want to futher improve their technique after the snow field trip.

Route/Place

Stevens Pass Ski Area



  • USGS Stevens Pass

    USGS Labyrinth Mtn

    Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176

    Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Ice Axe
  • Helmet
  • Mountaineering Boots
  • Ten Essentials
  • Rain jacket, waterproof/rain pants, gaiters, waterproof gloves

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