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Trip 3

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

Trip 3 - Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)

Ski steeper terrain and longer skinning opportunities.

Contacts

Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jun 10, 2018
  • Olympia Winter Travel Committee - RETIRED
  • Backcountry Skiing
  • Adults
  • Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski, Winter Scramble
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft

TBD

***Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers.***

Practice efficient transition from uphill travel to skiing.

Route/Place

Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)


  • 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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