Two snowshoers hike up a broad snowy ridge toward Norse Peak
Jon and Megan snowshoeing toward summit of Norse Peak

Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb via Big Crow Pass—Northwest Ridge (Chinook Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
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Trip Date: November 19, 2005

Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb

Big Crow Pass
Norse Peak / Lookout (6856 ft)

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Chinook Mountains

Area: Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest

Starting & Ending Point: Gold Hill Roadhead on Crystal Mountain Road (Elev. 3900 feet)

Way Points: Norse Peak Trailhead & Big Crow Pass & Norse Peak Lookout / summit (trail hike & snowshoe climb)

Summit: Norse Peak (snowshoe climb via Northwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 10 miles traveled; 3100 feet gained & lost; 3.8 hours up.

Southern Cascades Region Map
Chinook Mountains Location Map

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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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Norse Peak Summit From Ridge
Jon and Megan snowshoeing toward summit of Norse Peak
Traversing Summit Ridge
Jon and Megan On Norse Peak Summit