Seattle MAC - Backcountry Ski Trip - Mount Adams/South Spur

Saturday morning, 6/17/23: Trailhead for South Climb Trail #183

Northwest Forest pass required.

• See trip sheet for details here.
• Mt. Adams climbing information page from the US Forest Service

Mt. Adams Weekend Climbing Pass required - please purchase in advance at:  https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/4280e9ae-d010-11ea-8e82-82c0c22bed90
Permits cost $15 per person 16 years of age and older for a Weekend Climbing Pass valid for a single climbing trip involving any weekend day, Friday-Sunday. Free to people under 16 years of age.

This is an advanced trip. Please read the requirements carefully before signing up!

Students will either need to have their own alpine touring kit or rent one. Rentals are typically available from Pro Ski & Mountain Sports or Evo. Staff will not be able to assist with rentals and acquiring the gear is the responsibility of participants. MAC has a single transceiver and probe, along with a few shovels, available on first come first served basis. 

Prerequisites:

At least 2 years of in-bounds skiing experience and ability to ski black diamond runs (not necessarily in good style) in any conditions. You must be able to get down the hill and "survival ski".  

The completion of the first MAC snow skills field trip is required as ice ax and crampon skills are usually necessary for this route.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course completed / badge. 

Completion of an AIARE L1 course OR completion of the NIKO course / NIKO badge. The NIKO course is typically offered by NWAC and hosted by MAC/The Mountaineers each winter and has a limited number of spaces and is offered as an adjunct to MAC for an additional fee.