Trip Report

Granite Mountain - Winter, Granite Mountain — Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Trip Report By

ejain

WTA Member

Outstanding Trip Reporter

900

Type of Hike

Snowshoe/XC Ski

Snow

Snowfields to cross - could be difficult

The lookout, from the summit area.

Reached the trailhead at 10:30am. No snow on the trail up to the first avalanche chute. There were good steps in the minimal, but hard snow in the avalanche chute, which I was able to follow without bothering with ice axe and crampons. Staid in the avalanche chute until near the top, which minimized exposure to the strong wind gusts on the ridge. Heading down from the lookout, I followed a well-traveled path down the SE ridge to the summer trail. Some icy sections where micro-spikes were useful. Encountered half a dozen parties, all on the summer route.

Route up the first avalanche chute.