Mt. Ellinor, SE Chute

Activity Notes

We will meet at the lower Mt. Ellinor trailhead at 7:00am and follow a hikers trail through beautiful older-growth forest to an open meadow at the base of the southeast chute. We will ascend through the chute to an elevation of ~5,700'. From there we will turn west to cross a basin, then climb the final slope to the summit. We should be back to the cars by late afternoon. This is a great post-BCEP climb and will give you an opportunity to practice ascending steepish snow, walking in balance, using crampons, and potentially doing a short glissade depending on conditions. There are also beautiful views from the summit!