Unicorn Peak 5/20/2023

Key notes

• Map: Unicorn Peak - CalTopo
• Car-to-car estimated time:
• Weather forecast: 7-Day Forecast 46.75N 121.72W (weather.gov)

Gear

• Shovel/beacon/probe
• Skis/poles/boots/ski strap
• Ice axe
• Sunglasses/sunscreen
• Optional trail running shoes for the short 100' 5.6 rock climb (could be easier than wearing boots up to top)
• Harness/rope/nuts/small cams/sling (Small to mid-sized cams and nuts and a #3 camalot were all useful)

Itinerary

Sunrise is 5:28 AM, low of 50, high of 66, mostly sunny

• 5:30 AM - Skinning in (2.5 miles, 2,500 ft gain, 2.5 hrs?)
• 8:00 AM - Base of Unicorn
• 9:30 AM - Done climbing, all at top
• 10:00 AM - Rappelling
• 10:30 AM - Walk back to skis, transition for downhill
• 11:00 AM - Ski down
• 11:30 AM - Transition to skins, 1 mile left
• 12:00 PM - Back at car