Cross Country Ski: Amabilis Mtn
Details
Recommended skill-level: intermediate (moderately steep inclines)
Route: start at Cabin Creek Sno-Park at I-90 exit 63. Ascend a logging road which has only a few semi-steep sections. Route ends at broad summit of Amabilis Mountain. We will ascend and descend Amabilis' western loop which offers the best views and best descent in most conditions.
Route conditions:
http://kongsbergers.org/GroomingReport.html
Recommended ski gear: Waxless classic cross country skis
Recommended avalanche safety gear: None
Round-trip distance: 11 miles round-trip
Elevation gain: 2,000 feet
Ascent pace: 2.5 mph
Duration: ~4 hours
Difficulty: Strenuous
Vehicle Permit: Sno-Park plus groomed sticker
Carpooling and fuel reimbursement: 10 cents per mile
Kongsbergers Ski Club Calendar:
http://kongsbergers.org/
Weather forecast:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.28947645039601&lon=-121.27326965332031&site=otx&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text
Avalanche forecast:
http://www.nwac.us/avalanche-forecast/current/cascade-west-snoqualmie-pass/