Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Mini-series
Trip 3 - Foss Peak/Unicorn Creek
We will ski the north and south slopes between Foss Peak and Castle Peak.
Contacts
Jeff Williams
Primary Leader
- Sun, Mar 17, 2019
- Olympia Backcountry Ski Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Strenuous 3, Technical 2
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- 2 (9 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
Practice efficient transition from uphill travel to skiing.
***Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers***
Route/Place
Roster
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.
Trip Reports