Backcountry Touring Field Trip 2 - Pinnacle Peak & The Castle (Winter)

Field trip: Backcountry Touring Course

Backcountry Touring Field Trip 2 - Pinnacle Peak & The Castle (Winter)

Field trip #2 - Day tour and intermediate travel skills. Location subject to change.

  • Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • 1 (7 capacity)
  • 3 (5 capacity)
  • Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Day tour and intermediate travel skills

Practice:

  • Touring movement skills
  • Kick Tours
  • Transitions

Location subject to change based on availability, weather and avalanche conditions.

Meeting place and time

TBD

Leader's notes

Day tour and intermediate travel skills

Route/Place

Pinnacle Peak & The Castle (Winter)



  • USGS Mt Rainier East

    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Standard back country gear list. See course equipment gear check list.

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