Starting at the Alpental Parking lot make your way onto the Snow Lake Summer trail. Once you pass the open avalanche swath and head into the woods it is time to start gaining elevation. The forest starts out really steep but as you gain elevation it starts to mellow out a bit. After a little less than 2,000 feet of climbing the trees start to thin out. Because this area is near a major pass winds from the East can load the slopes turning it into a slab nightmare so proceed up the rest incredibly cautiously. About 100 feet below the Summit of Snoqualmie Mountain there is a small notch to access the Northern slopes, this is the entrance to the Slot Couloir.

Dropping into the slot couloir play it safe with a staggered descent. Make sure that your group has a plan with the first person dropping in and riding over to a safe spot before your partner drops in. A person at a time make your way down to the lower apron and when it is time to transition make sure to traverse to a safe spot.

When it comes to ascending never climb back up the Slot Couloir as both you and the people above have no idea of each other. The safe way to go is heading South to the ridge just below the rock bands. Once there it is time for some of the best tree riding in Washington state. Start traversing hard skiers left and once near the massive avalanche swaths start riding fall line. Being near the valley floor you should hit the bottom of your skin track and do a hard traverse skiers left, with a little bit of luck you will make it back to the car park.

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