Here are a few pictures to help stoke the Moscow/Pullman skiers. The snow on Moscow Mountain is surprisingly deep and often powder. Get out and explore the old Tammarack Ski Area and the cliffs of East Moscow Mountain.
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| Small Avalanche crown below East Moscow Mountain Lookout |
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| Frozen and new avalanche debris in trees below face. |
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| Frozen debris from old slides. |
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| Does not look like much from the parking lot on Tammarack Road. |
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| Salomon Face below the Moscow Mountain Snotel Site. |
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| Glades on the South Side of Moscow Mountian. |
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| Salomon Face |
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| Looking down to the parking lot from the East Moscow Mountain lookout area. |
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| Corn conditions below the lookout. |
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| South face of East Moscow Mountain. |
I hope this encourages folk to go and explore there backyards. Treat the upper mountain as you would any avalanche terrain. The easiest ways to the top include folllowing the road or skinning directly up the west side of the hill via a cut path through the trees, past a clearcut and directly up the Southeast face of East Moscow Mountain. After a few trips you can find the path of least resistance. Please be aware that others may be hiking below when dropping in and know they most likely do not have transcievers. I have seen the entire face settle about an inch while multiple people were skiing on a sunny weekend. Be carefull not to be complacent on this seemingly insignificat ski run. Also beware of large cliffs in the area. Happy Hunting and stay safe.
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