Field trip: Introduction to Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Mini-series
Trip 3 - Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)
Ski steeper terrain and longer skinning opportunities.
- Sun, Jun 10, 2018
- Olympia Winter Travel Committee - RETIRED
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski, Winter Scramble
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
***Leader permission required, priority given to Olympia Branch skiers.***
Practice efficient transition from uphill travel to skiing.
Cowlitz Gap & Rocks (winter)
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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.