A snowshoer ascends a snowy and rocky ridge crest leading to summit of Norse Peak
Snowshoeing up ridge crest toward summit of Norse Peak

Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb via Big Crow Pass—Northwest Ridge (Chinook Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
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Trip Date: January 1, 2014

Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb

Big Crow Pass
Norse Peak / Lookout (6856 ft)

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Chinook Mountains

Area: Mt. Baker — Snoqualmie National Forest

Starting & Ending Point: Norse Peak Trailhead on Crystal Mountain Road (Elev. 2900 feet)

Way Points: Big Crow Pass (trail hike & snowshoe hike)

Summit: Norse Peak (snowshoe climb via Northwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 10 miles traveled; 3100 feet gained & lost; 3.7 hours up; 2.6 hours down.

Southern Cascades Region Map
Chinook Mountains Location Map

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>>> Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb via Northwest Ridge – April 3, 2017

>>> Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb via Northwest Ridge – November 19, 2005

Equipment Comments

For more information regarding the various equipment that I used for this particular trip and that I typically use for this type of trip, see my gear reviews on the following pages:

>>> Trail & Mountain Snowshoes

>>> Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Packs

>>> Wintertime Comfort Accessories

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Snowshoeing up ridge crest toward summit of Norse Peak
NorsePeak Ridge
Eileen On Norse Peak Ridge
Eileen and Lisa On Norse Peak Ridge
Eileen Ascending Norse Peak Ridge
Norse Peak Ridge
Eileen On Norse Peak Ridge
Eileen & Lisa Snowshoeing On Norse Peak Ridge
Eileen Ascending Norse Peak Ridge
Eileen and Lisa Ascending Norse Peak
Crystal Mountain From Norse Peak
Climbing Norse Peak
Eileen and Lisa Climbing Norse Peak
Icy Branches On Norse Peak
Snoqualmie Peaks From Norse Peak
.Snoqualmie Peaks From Norse Peak
Stuart Range From Norse Peak
Fifes Peaks From Norse Peak