This is a breakdown of 17 different ski traverses through the crux of the Cascades traversing from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Baker.
Sourdoughs and Burroughs Traverse
Starting at the White River campground in Mount Rainier National Park we skinned out to Sunrise visitor center before skinning out to the end of the Sourdough Range and Riding the Pallisades before exiting via the 3rd Burroughs. 3 Days and 7 Miles
The Osceola Traverse
This trip starts at the Carbon River and riding after skinning Alki Crest and riding Down to the Carbon Glacier before heading over to the Winthop and exiting via the 3rd Burroughs. 4 Days and 36 Miles
Paradise to the Carbon River
Starting at Paradise visitor center and exploring the Moraine Park area before exiting via the Carbon River. 6 Days and 45 Miles
Paradise Visitor Center to Crystal Mountain
Starting at the Paradise Visitor Center and following the East shoulder of Mount Rainier National Park and after riding the Cowlitz Chimney exiting via Crystal Mountain ski Resort. 3 Days and 24 Miles.
Crystal Mountain to Stampede Pass
Starting at Crystal Mountain ski resort and heading through Norse Peak Wilderness and exiting through Stampede Pass. 4 Days and 35 Miles
Snoqualmie West to Meany Lodge
Following the historic Patrol Race starting at Snoqualmie West and ending up at Meany Lodge and ski hill and exiting via Stampede Pass. 1 Day 17 Miles
Alpine Lakes Ski Traverse
Starting at Hyas Lake and following Daniel, Hinman and Overcoat through Alpine Lake Wilderness before exiting via the Gold Creek Valley to I-90. 6 Days and 70 Miles
Hyas Lake to Stevens Pass
Starting at Hyas lake and following Alpine Lakes Wilderness to the North and exiting via the Stevens Pass ski Resort. 4 days and 26 Miles
Comprehensive Traverse of Stevens Pass
Starting at Stevens Pass ski resort and heading out through Skyline, Lichtenberg, Union and Jove before exiting through Rainy Pass on Highway 2. 1 Day and 11 Miles
Sauk River to Stevens Pass
Starting at the North Fork of the Sauk River and heading towards Indian Head Peak and the Poets before getting on to the Pacific Crest Trail and ending on Highway 2. 5 days and 41 Miles
Glacier Peak and the Scimitar Glacier
Starting at the White Chuck River and going up and over Glacier Peak before exiting through the North Fork of the Sauk River. 5 days 28 Miles
Suiattle Traverse: American Alps Traverse Part 3
The Suiattle Traverse- Starting in Holden Village and skinning out to Glacier Peak and riding the Sitkum glacier and exiting through the White Chuck River. 3 days 45 miles
Extended Ptarmagin Traverse: American Alps Traverse Part 2
Starting at Cascade River Road and touring through Glacier Peak Wilderness before exiting through Holden Village. 7 Days and 32 Miles
The Isolation Traverse: American Alps Traverse Part 1
Starting at Highway 20 and touring through North Cascade National Park before exiting through Cascade River Road. 4 Days and 20 Miles
Picket Range Ski Traverse
Starting at Highway 20 and touring North Cascades National Park and the Picket Range before exiting through Ruth Creek. 6 Days and 36 Miles
The Nooksack Traverse
Starting at Mount Baker Ski Resort and heading up and over Mt. Shuksan and exiting through Ruth Creek. 17 Miles and 2 Days
The Watson Traverse
Starting at Glacier Creek Road and heading up and over Mt. Baker before heading out through Mt. Baker ski Resort. 1 Day and 17 Miles
Lyngen Alps Traverse
Ever since stepping foot in the Lyngen Alps I knew I wanted to traverse the entire range. By the third season it was time to head from the Southern section to the Northern over two weeks. The original plan was to take our time and ski numerous lines along the way but with bad weather it was days waiting for sun before running as long as our bodies would allow.
Symphony on Skis
The high glaciers of Mount Cook National Park truly are something special.With the snow melted out at low elevations plans slowly came together to stay in the high country as long as weather would allow. What was originally planed to be a week quickly turned into 18 days starting on the Murchinson Glacier and ending our trip on the West Coast.
Bailey Range Traverse
The Olympic Mountains of Washington State are a bit of a mystery to most people. Having grown up within eye view of the mountains it was only a matter of time before I decided to ski out there. After looking at the maps for a while it was decided to spend a week doing the Bailey Range ski traverse.
Dakobed Range Traverse
Being my second trip out to Glacier Peak Jason Hummel and I decided to head in via the Dakobed Range. This was my first ski traverse ever and there was a lot to learn over the week. The icing on the cake was a ski descent of Glacier Peak via the Cool Glacier Headwall.