Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Mini-series
Trip 2 - Pinnacle Peak & The Castle
Ski north and south slopes. Ski steeper terrain and longer skinning opportunities.
- Sun, Mar 25, 2018
- Olympia Winter Travel Committee - RETIRED
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
***Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers***
Practice efficient transition from uphill travel to skiing.
Pinnacle Peak & The Castle
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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.