Trip Date: April 23, 2006
Bedal Peak Snowshoe Climb
Merry Brook
Bedal Peak (6554 ft)
Trip Report Summary
Region: North-Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: East Sauk Mountains
Area: Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: Bedal Creek Road #4081 switchback (Elev. 2300 feet)
Way Points: Merry Brook & Nels Lake rib & Northwest Bedal shoulder (off-trail hike & snowshoe climb)
Summit: Bedal Peak (snowshoe climb via North Slope—Northeast Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 4 miles traveled; 4300 feet gained & lost; 5.5 hours up; 2.5 hours down.
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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