May 29, 1999

Cowlitz Rocks Ski Tour

Mazama Ridge
Paradise Glacier
Cowlitz Rocks (7450′)

———— 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 (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.

———— Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) —————–

Skiing Down Paradise Glacier From Cowlitz Rocks

Mt Rainier From Ascent Route

Little Tahoma Peak viewed from Paradise Glacier en route to Cowlitz Rocks