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Snow Scrambling Field Trip

Field trip: Compressed 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 ax to self-belay and self-arrest.

Contacts

Travis Prescott
Travis Prescott
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Snoqualmie Summit West Ski Area @ 7:00 AM.

This field trip will cover the technique needed to travel safely in 3rd class, snow-covered terrain, including:

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

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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 ax
  • Climbing Helmet
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