Crystal Peak [hard]

From the summit, it’s possible to see six (yes, six!) volcanoes spanning two states. Baker, Glacier, Adams, Rainier, St. Helens and Hood wait patiently for you to climb the more-than-moderately steep path to the summit of Crystal Peak, where you can take in beautiful snow-capped majesty from the top. (credit WTA)

## Logistics

We're experimenting with Oak, an app designed for outdoor adventures! Please consider trying it out, but this is not mandatory. I will add you as long as you've filled out a profile picture, fitness level, and skill levels (5-10 minutes). please see link here

Please commit to your RSVP, as space is limited. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP ASAP.

Everyone will go to the waitlist by default, and I will add riders as drivers become available. It is your responsibility to check your waitlist status, and to remove yourself from the waitlist if you can no longer attend. The total cap is 12 people. Please answer all RSVP questions so I can get accurate headcounts for each location.

Carpooling

• Drivers, please comment that you are driving and how many you can take, as well as your meeting point (Green Lake P&R or a sensible East Side P&R)
• Riders, please reply to these comments if you'd like to join a driver
• Eastsiders, I can meet you at a P&R near or south of Redmond (Eastgate unless I say otherwise in the comments), but I will go to Green Lake first if there aren't enough drivers there.

Please avoid going directly to the TH, as this can often lead to us missing each other.

Comms

• A WhatsApp chat will be posted at least the day before. Please join this ASAP only if on the going list, so we can coordinate on the day of.
• If you join through Oak, there will be a group chat available and linked to the event, but the WhatsApp chat is the source of truth, and everyone should join it.

Gas will be $20 per person for a car of 4. Be sure to pay your drivers ASAP before or during the trip!

Details

Name: Crystal Peak Trail
Links: AllTrails, WTA
Distance: 8mi
Elevation: ~3100ft

Notes

• It will be cool (low to mid 40s at summit) and partly cloudy. Layer accordingly. Minimal snow expected due to storms this week, spikes likely won't be needed.

## Itinerary

6:30: Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (South Lot) and organize into cars. Eastsiders to Eastgate P&R at 7:00.
7:30: Arrive at Express-o Yourself in Enumclaw for coffee/breakfast/bathroom: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eShvibdvG8aTDK1a7
9:00ish: Arrive at Crystal Lakes Trail: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UxGk3WAnqsyp9uqU8
9:15 - 3:00ish: Hike, grab lunch, and return
5:00 - 6:00ish: Arrive back at Green Lake P&R