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Trip 2 - Crystal Mountain Ski Area

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

Trip 2 - Crystal Mountain Ski Area

Bear Gap vicinity - Ski lines of varying difficulty based on group abilities.

Contacts

Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams
Primary Leader
  • M2 Advanced Ski
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft

TBD

***Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers until January 15th***

We will explore the Bear Gap vicinity.

Ski steeper terrain and longer skinning opportunities. Practice efficient transition from uphill travel to skiing down.

Should already be able to competently ski blue runs at a ski resort.

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

Route/Place

Crystal Mountain Ski Area


  • USGS White River Park
    Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
    USGS Norse Peak
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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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