Granite Mountain, Granite Mountain - Winter — Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Gorgeous day with low avalanche danger; a bunch of us hauled our snowboards up to the lookout to enjoy a fun ride. Snow starts just after Granite Mt. trail turn-off. Took the west arm route, following the boot track up the avalanche gully. Crampons/ice axes needed for last bit from W arm to lookout, though the snow softened toward the afternoon. Busy day! Descent thru avalanche gully is fun due to natural-halfpipe aspect. Beware of creek holes toward the bottom; follow the boot track out, bushwacking west until you hit the trail.