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[TR] Roaring Ridge - North Facing Slopes 1/21/2017


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Trip: Roaring Ridge - North Facing Slopes

 

Date: 1/21/2017

 

Trip Report:

Skiing above tree line on the weekend seemed a bit questionable, so we opted for exploring an area none of us had been to. We heard rumors Roaring Ridge east of Snoqualmie Pass was a fun spot.

 

Route on Roaring Ridge east of Hyak and Mount Catherine

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The approach starts on the flat road southwest of Keechelus Lake. Eventually the ridgeline and skiing comes into view

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The ascent involves connecting sections of old logging roads. On ascent we found nice new snow on top of an icy layer. Digging a pit relieved the ice layer was 2-inches thick. Eventually we decided to bag the ascent and ski.

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After a fun run we climbed up to repeat the best portion of the descent. Clouds cleared enough for good views of Gold Creek and Alaska Mountain

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After run #2 we skied back to the car. While we didn't summit the ridge crest on this trip we learned the best ascent route for future use

 

Approach Notes:

Cross Cold Creek then ascent using roads and travel near the edge of old timber

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