Granite Mountain, Granite Mountain - Winter — Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Hiked Granite Mountain Sunday, arrived at 8 am and only 2 cars at trailhead. By the time we headed out there were 20+. Trail is very slick and compacted through the wooded first few miles. Crampons or YakTrax would be very helpful. Once in the open snow was hit and miss. Some parts very icy, while others were light and you sunk like a rock. Overall not a ton of snow, Ice Axe, Crampons, would get the job done. Snow Shoes could also be helpful, just depends on how exposed the snow is. Ski Poles would also be helpful. View from the look out was awesome, windy, cold, but enough time to make some tea enjoy the view and hike back down. Saw 15 people headed up, when we were headed out, very slick on the way down so take your time and plant your feet firmly and should be OK. Happy Hiking. SoleMan