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Winter Mountaineering

Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course

Winter Mountaineering - Red Mountain (Commonwealth Basin)

2021 Olympia Intermediate Climbing Winter Overnight - location varies as conditions allow

Info
COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

Contacts

Marko Pavela
Marko Pavela
Primary Leader
  • Technical 3, Winter Scramble, Strenuous 3
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft

Meeting Place and Time to be determined by volunteers and participants at the lecture preceding this field trip, and after forecasts for the weekend become available.

2021 Olympia Winter Overnight.  To be successful, Participants must demonstrate: 1) competency with emergency shelters, 2) an ability to self-care in a winter environment, 3) a willingness to contribute to group camp tasks, and 4) comprehension of risk management in a winter environment, including basic avalanche awareness.

Route/Place

Red Mountain (Commonwealth Basin)


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
  • See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Avalanche beacon

Avalanche probe

Snow shovel

Floatation

Adequate clothing and shelter for a night spent in the snow and at elevation

Group Gear as assigned

Trip Reports