Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Mini-series
Trip 1 - Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)
Ski lines of varying difficulty based on group abilities.
- Sat, Feb 26, 2022
- Olympia Backcountry Ski Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)
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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.
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.