Trip 1 - Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)

Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Mini-series

Trip 1 - Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)

Ski lines of varying difficulty based on group abilities.

  • Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft

TBD

***Due to weather conditions on February 19 this field trip has been Re-scheduled for February 26.***

Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers until January 10th

We will answer questions on equipment use. Practice efficient uphill travel. Practice with our avalanche transceivers.

Watch this 7 minute AIARE video on Avalanche Rescue within 1 week of our trip: How To Practice Avalanche Rescue - YouTube

Route/Place

Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)



  • USGS Mt Rainier East

    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270

    Green Trails Paradise No. 270S

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials.

Backcountry skis and bindings or split snowboard. The binding system must allow the heel to be unlocked and the toe to pivot for uphill climbing with skins. No cross-country skis.

Avalanche transceiver that displays distance and direction, shovel and probe. 

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