January 20, 2001

Tronsen Head Ski Loop:  Windy Hollow to Haney Gap

Windy Hollow
Windy Gap
Tronsen Gap
Tronsen Head (5980+ ft)
Haney Gap

Trip Report Summary

Region: Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Lower Wenatchee Mountains

Area: Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest

Starting & Ending Point: Blewett Pass Sno-Park on Highway 97 (Elev. 4100 feet)

Way Points: Swauk Meadow & West Fork Tronsen Creek & Windy Hollow & Windy Junction & Windy Gap & Tronsen Gap & Tronsen Head summit & Haney Gap & East Fork Tronsen Creek & Swauk Meadow & Blewett Pass (ski tour)

Summit: Tronsen Head (ski ascent via West Ridge; ski descent via East Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 9 miles traveled; 2100 feet gained & lost; 7.7 hours elapsed.

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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:

>>> Backcountry Telemark Ski Touring Gear

>>> Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Packs

>>> Wintertime Comfort Accessories

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