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[TR] Cascade Pass - Sahale Arm 1/4/2014


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Trip: Cascade Pass - Sahale Arm

 

Date: 1/4/2014

 

Trip Report:

We figured Sahale would be a good place to get turns in without a million other people around. We were right, there was one other party of 3.

 

Snow on the road really starts after mineral park campground, it was a little interesting in a Honda Fit without snow tires, but manageable. With the melt and freeze happening it will probably be more interesting shortly, consider bringing chains just in case. Gate is closed at the eldorado turn off. It's an easy skin on the road with no carries. A little slide alder section out of the summer lot, not too bad.

 

Sahale appeared wind scoured. We decided to drop back in to Pelton Basin from low on the arm. Snow was varying depth over a firm base (I only hit once on a small drop). It was very well bonded to my surprise. Just cohesive enough that it could turn in to a wind slab if there was a change in direction though, use your own judgement.

 

Riding back from Cascade Pass the snow varies more, decent powder can be found on local leeward rolls. Some cornice/avy debris in the basin to avoid, followed by ALDER FACE SHOTS!

 

Of note CJ appears to be continuous now, it was hard to get a clear view of the top being in the shade though.

 

Pictures

 

 

 

Gear Notes:

Ski crampons would be a nice luxury in a few places, really just extra weight though.

 

Approach Notes:

Road tour has no carries.

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