Snoqualmie pass field trip - Snow skills and Rope travel

**Restricted to ASHA 2025 CLIMBERS, WHO ARE CLIMBING A SNOW MOUNTAIN WITH ASHA - NO GUESTS ALLOWED **

This is a field trip for Climbers who are climbing a Snow mountain with Asha

WE ENCOURAGE CARPOOL, MEET AT P&R TO AVOID TAKING PARKING SPACES AT TRAILHEAD AND REDUCE CARBON IMPACT. Those who stay closer to TH can collaborate and head there directly. Keep the lead informed if you intend to do so.

What will you learn/practice

1. How to attach yourself on the rope.
2. How to properly walk on the snow when roped up.
3. Practice self arrest.
4. Practice cramponing.

Weather Information:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.4187&lon=-121.412&unit=0&lg=english&FcstType=graphical

Meeting place/Time
Snow lake TH (Alpental parking lot) at 530am.

Directions to TH:
Snow lake TH/Alpental

Clothing:
• Non-cotton synthetic t-shirt / technical Ts / Woolen base layer + T-shirt
• Hiking pant (non-cotton).
• Mountaineering Boot.
• Woolen / synthetic socks.
• At least one jacket (fleece / light puffy).
• Rain Jackets/Pants.
• Gloves, beanie. (Waterproof gloves, carry backup gloves if you do not have waterproof gloves)

Gear requirements:

1. Water (suggest 2 liters min.)
2. Headlamps
3. Ten Essentials (If you don’t have some of these for this hike, inform the lead. But these are good to keep and well need them sooner or later)
4. Breakfast and lunch to cover long hike, any personal medications.
5. Mountaineering Boots
6. Gaiters
7. Hiking Poles (Recommended but optional)
8. Trash bag for dirty clothes and shoes

Technical Gear

1. Helmet
2. Crampons (make sure these fit with your boot type)
3. Ice Axe
4. Climbing Harness
5. (3) Three locking carabiners -or- 1 triple-action locking carabiner and 1 screw-gate
6. (1) 5 ft. piece of 5mm Sterling brand nylon cord to tie a prusik loop.

#4, #5 and #6 are not needed for TrainWithAsha climbers.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that these trips are organized by volunteers who are not professional guides, trainers, or experts. As such, they do not assume responsibility for your safety. You are solely responsible for your own well-being and must ensure you are adequately prepared for the events. This includes being properly equipped for all weather conditions (see suggested gear list below), anticipating potential delays caused by other participants or unforeseen circumstances, and possessing the necessary skill level to participate.