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Trip 3 - Pinnacle Peak & The Castle

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

Trip 3 - Pinnacle Peak & The Castle

Ski north and south slopes between Castle and Foss Peaks.

Contacts

Sergey Frolov
Sergey Frolov
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft

TBD

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

We will explore the slopes between Castle and Foss Peaks.

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. 

Route/Place

Pinnacle Peak & The Castle


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    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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