April 21, 2001
Rainy–Birthday Ski Traverse: Rainy Lake to Copper Col to Early Winters Hairpin
Rainy Lake
Copper Creek Valley
Copper Col
Early Winters Basin
—————– Trip Report Summary —————–
Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Washington Pass Mountains
Area: North Cascades Scenic Highway Corridor
Starting Point: Rainy Lake Trailhead at Rainy Pass on Highway 20 (Elev. 4850 feet)
Way Points: Rainy Lake & Bridge Creek & Copper Creek Basin & Copper Col & Early Winters Basin & Early Winters Hairpin (ski tour)
Ending Point: Early Winters Hairpin on Highway 20 (Elev. 5200 feet)
Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 3200 feet gained; 2850 feet lost; 7.1 hours elapsed.
—————– Related Trip Reports —————–
Rainy Birthday Ski Traverse + Rainy Lake + Copper Col – April 10, 2004
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