Ptarmigan Ridge (Casual pace/Overnight)

In so far as this is only 9 miles round trip and 2100ft of elevation gain it is probably the easiest hike we'll do this year. If you can carry a full pack up Mount Si in 2–3 hours, you should be able to enjoy this hike.

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https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ptarmigan-ridge
The usual route ends before Portal East Peak at 6100ft, we will scramble up the Portal to just over 6400ft.

https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=48.80985,-121.76346&z=16&b=mbt&a=sf

We will camp on top on the Portal East Peak, on snow.
Be aware that the snowfield northwest of Portal East Peak is Sholes Glacier and it has crevasses. We will not be traveling on the glacier. Also, there are random social trails on top the Portal East Peak that run along the edges with sudden steep drop-offs that should be avoided.

Be sure to answer the RELEASE OF LIABILITY question in the prompt when you sign up.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

You must read and agree to this Release of Liability: I understand that during my participation in this Outing, I may be exposed to risks and hazards, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent and cannot be eliminated without diminishing the Outing. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”) from exposure to the hazards of travel, location, and weather. I agree that the Organizer has not tried to contradict or minimize my understanding of these risks. I know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, trip members, trip leaders or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. I understand that risks of such Injuries are involved in adventure travel such as this Outing and I accept that I must exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me in the face of such hazards. I understand that on this Outing there may not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the Injuries to which I may be exposed. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY the Organizer from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by the negligence of the Organizer or other participants in any way connected with this Outing. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the Organizer from any claims, losses, Injuries and Damages caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Outing. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. I have read the Outing description and this Release of Liability in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the Outing. I have read, I understand, and I agree to this Release of Liability.

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• What to bring
You must have appropriate gear to attend.
Arrive self-sufficient at P&R.
Have 10 essentials (https://winterbackpacking.com/the-fifteen-essentials-for-winter-backpacking/).

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