Trip 2 - Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)

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

Trip 2 - Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)

Ski steeper terrain and longer skinning opportunities.

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

TBD

Practice efficient transition from uphill travel to skiing down.

***Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers until January 5th***

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

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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