Mt.Si ( New Trail )
Details
**Restricted to ASHA 205 CLIMBERS - NO GUESTS ALLOWED **
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."
Hike: Mt.Si via New Trail
Length: 7.4 miles
Elevation gain: 3150 feet
Suggested Weight for Rainier & Glacier Peak 35 lbs., others 20+ lbs.
Suggested Pace 1.5 mph
Link: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-si
Trail Report:
Pass: Discover Pass
Weather Information:
Base level (1164 ft) - rain and snow from Wed-Friday night and rains everyday.
Peak level (4167 ft) - A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Thu night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Sat night, min -5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning). Saturday morning Wind gust 25 MPH
Mount Si Weather Forecast (1270m)
Directions to TH:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//47.488,-121.7231/@47.488,-121.7231,11z?hl=en
Clothing:
• Non-cotton synthetic t-shirt / technical Ts / Woolen base layer + T-shirt
• Hiking pant (non-cotton).
• Hiking Shoes / 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)
What to carry:
• Water (suggest 2 liters min.)
• Headlamps
• Additional weights as suggested in the schedule
• 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)
• Brekafast and lunch to cover long hike, any personal medications.
• Hiking poles
• Microspikes.
Reference - Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System | REI Co-op
• Gaiters (nice to have)
• Trash bag for dirty clothes and shoes
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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.