Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Overnight Snow Scrambling

Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course

Seattle Basic Alpine SIG Field Trip - Overnight Snow Scrambling - Skyline Ridge/North Side

Snow Climbing and Camping Overnight

  • Sat, Mar 14, 2015 — Sun, Mar 15, 2015
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Backcountry Skiing, Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski, Winter Scramble
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft

65th Street Park and Ride

This field trip will focus on teaching basic climbing class students the basics of snow travel, glissading, ice ax arrest, roped travel, snow anchors, winter camping, and expectations for an alpine start. Instructors will also be evaluating the fitness of the students - whether it is suitable for basic climbs.

Badges

students will earn:

Route/Place

Skyline Lake, Skyline Ridge & Tye Peak



  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S

    USGS Stevens Pass

    USGS Labyrinth Mtn

    Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144

    Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

All required snow travel equipment. Snowshoes or Skis

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