Granite Mountain, Granite Mountain - Winter — Friday, Dec. 29, 2000

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

I did'nt think I was going to make it to the top because of the snow. The snow and ice was not bad and the trail was easy to follow all the way up to the avalanch shoot. From there on I followed footprints straight up on the left side of the shoot. Since you are no longer on the trail it gets realy steep. In some spots I fell through the snow up to my calf but in most places it was only a foot deep. Following the ridge on the left of the shoot is the way to go. Comming down was a blast. I slid down about 1400' on my cold butt (I was wearing shorts) down the avalanch shoot. WOW that was fun and easy. I am doing this again (If it doesnt snow). I was heasitant at first but was reasured by many other hikers that the avalanch danger was very low. We had wonderful weather at the top. The sun was shining and all the mountain peeks were showing.