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Snow Scrambling Field Trip - Snoqualmie Summit West

Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Snow Scrambling Field Trip - Snoqualmie Summit West

Learn to scramble safely on snow-covered, 3rd class terrain, including the use of an ice axe to self-belay and self-arrest.

Contacts

Sarah McClellan
Sarah McClellan
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.0
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • 13 (16 capacity)
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (11 capacity)
  • Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
  • Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This field trip covers techniques needed to travel safely in 3rd class, snow-covered terrain, including:

  • putting on and walking in crampons
  • walking in balance
  • ice axe self-belay 
  • ice axe self-arrest
  • proper glissade technique

See course communications

Badges

instructors will earn:

Route/Place

Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • 10 Essentials
  • Mountaineering boots
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
  • Climbing Helmet
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