Trip Date: December 4, 2010
Keechelus Peak Ski Tour
Keechelus Peak (5151′)
Keechelus Tower Knoll
Trip Report Summary
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Keechelus Mountains
Area: Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest
Starting & Ending Point: Price Creek Roadhead 4832-124 at Old Price Creek Westbound Sno-Park on Interstate-90 (Elev. 2500 feet)
Way Points: Lower Keechelus Road 4832 Junction & Upper Keechelus Road 4934 Junction & Keechelus Peak summit & Keechelus Tower Knoll & Road 126/128 Junction (ski tour)
Summit: Keechelus Peak (ski ascent via South Ridge; ski descent via Northwest Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 6 miles traveled; 2900 feet gained & lost; 2.6 hours up; 1.9 hours down.
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Information Sources
The following links provide helpful information for planning this ski tour. Even these information sources, however, should not be taken as a substitute for having the fitness, knowledge, equipment, and clothing required for ski touring.
>>> WSDOT road reports for Interstate-90 and Snoqualmie Pass
>>> National Weather Service weather forecast for Snoqualmie Pass area
>>> Northwest Avalanche Center avalanche forecast for Snoqualmie Pass area
>>> Other easy to moderate ski tours in the I-90 / Snoqualmie Pass corridor
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