Trip Date: April 17, 2016
Red Mountain Snowshoe Climb
Cooper River Valley
Red Creek
Red Mountain (5880+ ft)
Trip Report Summary
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Kachess Mountains
Area: Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest
Starting & Ending Point: Cle Elum River Vehicle Bridge on Cooper River Road (Elev. 2300 feet)
Way Points: Red Mountain Trailhead & Red Creek & Red Mountain shoulder (snow hike & trail hike & snowshoe climb)
Summit: Red Mountain (snowshoe ascent & descent via Northeast Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 3600 feet gained and lost; 4.8 hours up; 2.1 hours down.
Related Post
>>> Red Mountain Ski Tour – April 15, 2007
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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