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Snow Field Trip

Field trip: Pod-based Alpine Scrambling Course

Snow Field Trip - Stevens Pass Ski Area

Learn snow travel techniques, ice axe self arrest, and glissading.

Contacts

Craig Kartes
Craig Kartes
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • 12 (12 capacity)
  • 2 (4 capacity)
  • Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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 This will be a full day of rolling around in the snow! We will cover snow travel on technical terrain, and what to do if you fall.

You will learn and practice these skills:

  • Ascending and descending on steep snow
  • Ice axe self-arrest
  • Glissading 

8:00 am at Stevens Pass Ski Area

Location may be moved to Snoqualmie Pass based on ski area operating schedule, weather, and/or snow conditions.

Route/Place

Stevens Pass Ski Area


  • USGS Stevens Pass
    USGS Labyrinth Mtn
    Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
    Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
  • See full route/place details.
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