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Liberty Gully

Early season North Cascades Delight

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
5.2 km
Ascent
610 m
Descent
610 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
35˚
Liberty Gully Map

Early season in the North Cascades. Just a classic route at WA Pass summit during a considerable day.

Description

Park at the Blue Lake lot and reach the avalanche path prior to the Blue Lake Trail. Take the Blue Lake Trail to avoid having to go up steeper sections of snow. Towards the top the upticks converge to follow the same path. Early season the creek in the middle is a hazard.

Going down you can traverse one bowl to the left for some great steep skiing. Once you cross the trail that leads to Blue Lake make sure to follow the right avalanche path of the two. The last 1/2 mile is a flat ski out that deceivingly feels like it should be downhill.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and May

Features

  • Bowl
  • Alpine
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons