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Seattle Jr. MAC Snow Skills

Youth activity: Junior MAC

Seattle Jr. MAC Snow Skills - Stevens Pass Ski Area

Learn how to move in and on snow with an ice axe and other gear! This is the second pre-requisite for the Mt. St. Helens climb in late May.

Contacts

Hank Stein
Hank Stein
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Casual
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • 4 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (3 capacity)
  • 7 (9 capacity)
  • Mon, Jan 26, 2026 at 12:24 PM
  • Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Join fellow Junior MAC participants in the snow. We'll learn now to walk in steep snow, practice self arrest, and talk generally about snow safety as it applies to us. 

IMPORTANT INFO

  1. Move uphill and downhill safely on snow.
  2. Maintain proper spacing while traveling with ice axes.
  3. Demonstrate basic plunge step and self-belay technique on snow.
  4. Perform seated self-arrest on low-angle slope (if safe conditions allow).
  5. Communicate fatigue, cold stress, or uncertainty early.
  6. Explain why turnaround times are critical on summit day.

BORROWING GEAR?

REQUEST GEAR BY  April 27th

  • Submit your request to the Hank.

Bothell Park and Ride at 7:30 AM. 

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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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Ice Axe
  • Backpack
  • Rain pants
  • Rain Coat
  • Boots
  • Crampons
  • Warm clothes
  • 10 Essentials
  • Water
  • Lunch/snacks

BORROWING GEAR?

  • Snowshoes: Email the trip leader
  • Other gear: Submit your request to the gear library
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