Snowshoeing – Snoqualmie Pass (Hyak) - Wednesday, March 9, 2022
On a crisp but sunny day, four CAI adventurous Snowshoers (Sylvia and Sam Shiroyama,
Kendra Wanzenried, George Whyel, leader) left the Silver Fir Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass headed for the Hut at Grand Junction, a distance of approximately 2 miles with elevation gain of about 900 ft.
The route follows a forested trail opening to alpine ski slopes to Nordic trails. During the week the Hyak lift does not operate so we had the place to ourselves.
Eventually reaching the Hut we stopped to hydrate and snack. The hut serves as a ski patrol center and is equipped with a wood burning stove and room for about 8-10 persons. A sani can is conveniently located there as well. The Hut also serves as a jumping off point for Nordic skiers taking the 8 mile Mt. Catherine Loop ending at the Milwaukee Lodge, a former train station.
After snacking in the Hut we headed back to the Silver Fir Lodge taking the White Rabbit Trail to intersect an alpine ski run and ending at the Lodge. The total distance was 4.8 miles with a run time of 3 hours 10 minutes.
A great day in the Mountains!
Submitted by George Whyel
