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CASCADES (SOUTHERN) | WASHINGTON | UNITED STATES
Summary | 500+ inches a year
MOUNT ADAMS
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Maritime
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MOUNT ADAMS (1) Elevation: 12,281 ft
Mount Adams is the third highest in the Cascade Range and is the second most massive volcano. Mount Adams offers some of the longest vertical descents in the lower 48 states and is often skiable year round. The Southwest Chute is the must do and offers 4000+ feet of continuous fall line skiing. Other lines like the South Face/Rib,Mazama Glacier and North Ridge also offer good skiing options. Many other option exist on this behemoth.Depending where you start, expect at least a 7000 foot day to the summit.
July 9, 2011
Submitted By powderjunky
July 9, 2011
Submitted By powderjunky
July 9, 2011
Submitted By powderjunky
July 9, 2011
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Powderjunky: July 9, 2011 Uphill: 7,500 ft. | Downhill: 7,500 ft.
Was able to park 2 miles from the actual trailhead. There is really only a couple snow patches and downed logs in the beginning that is keeping the road closed. Not impressed that they can't plow the ...[view]
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Mickscott: December 30, 2010 Uphill: 1,500 ft. | Downhill: 1,500 ft.
happy bday to me...[view]
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Yobutzie: February 20, 2010 Uphill: 5,700 ft. | Downhill: 5,700 ft.
The snow at the top was bulletproof due to the high freezing levels the day before. The Sun was out, but didn't soften it at the top. About 1500-2000 ft down is softened up and was magic. Great tim...[view]READ MORE
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Bedrinski: January 27, 2010 Uphill: 5,665 ft. | Downhill: 5,665 ft.
Beautiful day. Only windy on the rim. Snow was powder up top and soft down below....[view]
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