Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Mini-series
Trip 1 - Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)
Ski lines of varying difficulty based on group abilities.
- Sun, Mar 1, 2020
- Olympia Backcountry Ski Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- 5 (9 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
***Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers until January 15th***
We will answer questions on equipment use. Practice efficient transition from uphill travel to skiing down. Practice with our avalanche transceivers.
Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Backcountry skis and bindings or split snowboard. The binding system must allow the heel to be unlocked and the toe to pivot for uphill climbing with skins. No cross-country skis.
Avalanche transceiver that displays distance and direction, shovel and probe.