Looking down a corniced ridge from summit of Norse Peak in the Chinook Mountains
Looking down corniced Northwest Ridge from 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: February 25, 2017

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: Norse Peak Trailhead on Crystal Mountain Road (Elev. 3900 feet)

Way Points: Big Crow Pass (snowshoe hike & climb)

Summit: Norse Peak (snowshoe ascent & descent via Northwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 3200 feet gained & lost; 4.3 hours up; 2.2 hours down.

Southern Cascades Region Map
Chinook Mountains Location Map

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>>> Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb via Northwest Ridge – January 1, 2014

>>> Norse Peak Snowshoe Climb via Northwest Ridge – November 19, 2005

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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Summit Ridge From Saddle
Jim On Lower Summit Ridge (photo by Carolyn)
Jim On Middle Summit Ridge (photo by Carolyn)
Jim On Upper Summit Ridge (photo by Carolyn)
Jim Approaching Summit (photo by Carolyn)
Carolyn and Jack On Summit
Tree Hoodoos On Summit
Scout Point From Summit
NW Ridge From Summit
Looking down corniced Northwest Ridge from summit of Norse Peak