May 29, 1999
Cowlitz Rocks Ski Tour
Mazama Ridge
Paradise Glacier
Cowlitz Rocks (7450 ft)
———— Trip Report Summary —————–
Region: Southern Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Mt. Rainier Massif
Area: Mt. Rainier National Park
Starting & Ending Point: Paradise parking lot on Nisqually Road (Elev. 5400 feet)
Way Points: Paradise River Bridge & Mazama Ridge & Lower Paradise Glacier & Cowlitz Rocks summit (ski tour)
Summit: Cowlitz Rocks (ski ascent & ski descent via West Slope)
Ski Run: Paradise Glacier (1500-foot ski descent)
Approximate Stats: 6 miles traveled; 2500 feet gained & lost; 4.2 hours up; 1.9 hours down.
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