Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course

Snow I Field Trip - Paradise

This Field Trip to cover basic Snow Travel Techniques, Ice ax arrests, and glissade techniques, and other field exercises.

Contacts

Ron Jones

Primary Leader

Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Committee: Olympia Alpine Scrambling Committee
Activity Type: Scrambling
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Availability: 5 (12 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 3 (8 capacity)
Registration Open: Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closed: Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

This Field Trip to cover basic Snow Travel Techniques, Ice ax arrests, and glissade techniques, and other field exercises. Participation limited to registered students and Instructor/Volunteers.(Will reschedule if poor conditions merit

Meeting place and time

TBD

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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