Let's Celebrate The New Year- Snoqualmie Mountain - Advanced/Difficult

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You must be in excellent shape. We will be moving fast with few breaks. We will travel on steep snow slopes with some exposure. Some scrambling skills and snow travel experience required.

Conditions permitting. Destination may change depending on conditions and access factors. Will check the forecast closer to the day of the event.

Almost six (6) feet of snow is expected to fall on the upper slopes of Snoqualmie Mountain.

Come prepared to work as a team and help with breaking trail, navigating, and group decisions.

Snoqualmie Mountain:
Snoqualmie Mountain is the tallest peak in the immediate vicinity of Snoqualmie Pass. A steep climbers' route up the open southwest face offers spectacular views of numerous nearby peaks: Guye, Chair, Kaleetan, Lundin, Kendall, and Red Mountain are just a few of the closest. The northern side of Snoqualmie drops off steeply, overlooking tarns that keep snow even into late summer. A commanding view of Snow Lake adds to the reward.

About the hike:
Find the trail about 50 feet to the right (south) of the Snow Lake trailhead. The trail goes to the base of Snoqualmie Mountain and Guye Peak. Follow the trail staying left at all intersections until reaching the basin. Then go left to gain the ridge and follow the ridge to the summit.

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Snoqualmie Mountain Trail:
After one mile you will come to a junction, the right fork leads to Guye Peak and Cave Ridge while the main trail continues to the left. After another third mile, the trail crosses a creek near the waterfall. A quarter mile from the waterfall the path ascends an open slope (Cave Ridge) and climbs in switchbacks for another mile to the summit. At this point the views to south become impressive.

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Plan:
• Meet at Eastgate Park and Ride at 6:30
• Coordinate carpooling and leave to Alpental at 6:40
• Arrive at Alpental around :30
• Boots on the trail around 7:40
• Back at Eastage Park and Ride around 6:30pm

Gear:
Microspikes, ice ax, gaiters, "alpine snowshoes with the heel elevators", food and water for a long day, 10 essentials, great attitude, and a bright smile.

Stats:
• Snoqualmie mountain- highest point: 6278 feet
• 3200 feet gain to Snoqualmie
• Under 6 miles round trip

SOA Meetup Update:
We are excited to announce that we are now partnered with Community Nature Station Co-OP. A member-owned and driven organization focused on creating community around outdoor activities and adventures. Check it out!

Carpooling:
Highly recommended due to restrictions at Alpental.
We will coordinate before we leave to the TH.

Directions to trailhead:
I-90 to exit 53 Snoqualmie Pass. Left at stop sign towards Alpental parking lot. Park by the covered bridge at the ski area. Walk towards the Snow Lake trailhead. 50 feet south of Snow Lakes trailhead is the trail leading up to the Snoqualmie Mountain / Guye Peak trail.