March 17-19, 1978

Windy Pass Ski Tour

Little Eightmile Lake
Lake Caroline
Windy Basin
Windy Pass

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Icicle Mountains

Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Eightmile Creek Roadhead on Icicle Creek Road (Elev. 2100 feet)

Way Points: Icicle Creek Vehicle Bridge & Eightmile Lake Trailhead & Pioneer Creek Bridge & Eightmile Creek & Little Eightmile Lake & Caroline Pass & Lake Caroline (ski tour)

Campsite: Lake Caroline

Sidetrip: Windy Basin & Windy Pass (ski tour)

Approximate Stats: 23 miles traveled; 5000 feet gained & lost.

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

Chip Skinning To Windy Pass

Cashmere Mountain viewed from camp near Lake Caroline