Teneriffe Falls (Kamikaze Falls), Mount Teneriffe
May 07, 2012
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akhunter007
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May 09, 2012 10:00 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Teneriffe Falls (Kamikaze Falls)
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- North Bend Area
- Agency: Washington Department of Natural Resources
- Avg Rating: 5.00
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Mount Teneriffe
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- North Bend Area
- Avg Rating: 3.22
- Be Aware Of
- Mudholes
- Snow on trail
The hike to the falls was nice and easy. Not hard to follow. Just a few muddy patches. No snow.
The follow on hike up to the summit is a different story. At .35 miles from the summit, you will get snow patches that are mixed with mud and tree needles making it rather slippery. Then you get into full on snow. Under the trees, it is VERY slippery. Traction devices are HIGHLY recommended. In the sunny areas, the snow is incredibly soft. I was post holing like crazy. Coming down on these sunny areas resulted in a little glissading. Self arrested with trekking pole.
The views from the summit were awesome. Be careful of the cornice. It is a long way down.
The follow on hike up to the summit is a different story. At .35 miles from the summit, you will get snow patches that are mixed with mud and tree needles making it rather slippery. Then you get into full on snow. Under the trees, it is VERY slippery. Traction devices are HIGHLY recommended. In the sunny areas, the snow is incredibly soft. I was post holing like crazy. Coming down on these sunny areas resulted in a little glissading. Self arrested with trekking pole.
The views from the summit were awesome. Be careful of the cornice. It is a long way down.
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