A backcountry skier crosses frozen Rainy Lake during the Rainy--Birthday Ski Traverse
Crossing Rainy Lake at Start of Rainy--Birthday Ski Traverse

Rainy–Birthday Ski Traverse: Rainy Lake to Copper Col to Early Winters Hairpin (Washington Pass Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
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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.

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Rainy Birthday Ski Traverse + Rainy Lake + Copper Col – April 10, 2004

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

Skinning Up Copper Creek Valley
Start Of Traverse At Blue Lake Trailhead
Crossing Rainy Lake at Start of Rainy–Birthday Ski Traverse
Skinning Up Copper Creek Valley
Looking Up At Copper Col
Laura Booting Down From Copper Col
Laura At Early Winters Hairpin