DUSK:6:07 PM
CUTOFF:4:15 PM
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Departure Time14:15
Target Pace16 min/km
Hydration Reserve2.5 L
Emergency SAR Liaison / Contact Note
LAMINATION & FIELD USE GUIDE
  • 1. Print on heavy cardstock (65-110 lb) using 3×5 inch or A6 cut.
  • 2. Slide into clear waterproof matte vinyl badge pouch.
  • 3. Stow in outer zippered chest pocket; leave smartphone turned off inside pack.
Tactile 3×5 Field Card
HUSHIKE POCKET CARD#HH-SKYL-93
DEPART: 14:15

Skyline Ridge Loop

9.3 km•+540m ascent•Pace: 16 min/km•Water: 2.5L
MOUNTAIN DUSK6:07 PM
HARD TURNAROUND4:15 PM
STATUS DEFICIT

Mandate: If summit is not cleared by 4:15 PM, reverse descent immediately.

TACTILE WAYPOINT SEQUENCE (PHONE IN PACK)
1
Glacier Vista Junction2.1 km (+1840m)ETA 15:11
Twin basalt slabs overlooking Nisqually glacier moraine → Fork right along the rocky spur. Avoid the lower dirt cutoff.
2
Panorama Point Ridge4.8 km (+2180m)ETA 16:22
Exposed stone cairn and weather station mast → Point of No Return. If wind > 25kt or fog rolling off Muir snowfield, turn back.
3
High Skyline Scree Traverse6.9 km (+1940m)ETA 17:18
Loose shale field marked by 3-foot orange trail wands → Step deliberately. Keep trekking poles extended for loose scree footing.
4
Paradise Trailhead Return9.3 km (+1640m)ETA 18:22
Stone steps leading to the timberline ranger plaza → Complete hike. Headlamps no longer required once reaching stone steps.
SAR EMERGENCY FREQ: VHF 146.520 MHz // INT'L WHISTLE: 6 BLASTS/MIN