A backcountry skier ascends a broad snow ridge on Catt Peak in the Cascades
Fay skiing up Northwest Ridge of Catt Peak

Catt Peak Ski Tour via Catt Creek Road—Northwest Ridge (Nisqually Mountains, WA)

Trip Date: April 30, 2011

Catt Peak Ski Tour

Catt Creek Bridge
Catt Peak (5120’+)

Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Nisqually Mountains

Area: Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Starting & Ending Point: Catt Creek Road #85 snow blockage (Elev. 2400 feet)

Way Points: Catt Creek Bridge & Northeast Catt Saddle (ski tour)

Summit: Catt Peak (ski ascent & ski descent via Northwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 14 miles traveled; 2700 feet gained & lost; 5.7 hours up; 2.4 hours down.

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