Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Skills Carnival - Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead
"Skills Carnival" Hands on activities at Cougar Mountain Regional Park Group Shelter 2 (at Harvey Manning Trailhead) on Sunday, June 5 from 9am - noon.
Contacts
- Sun, Jun 5, 2022
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking, Family
- Families
- *Varies*
- Easy
- 19 (49 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 9am at Cougar Mountain Regional Park Shelter 2. Shelter information.
3-hour backpacking workshop for kids and parents with hands on activities related to trail food and snacks including a chance to sample a range of kid-friendly backpack foods, animal safety, water filtration and backcountry hygiene. Backpacking gear demonstration with a kid-orientated focus. Opportunity for parents (and kids) to bring their packed backpack for advice and review by course leaders prior to upcoming summer trips.
Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Dress appropriately in layers for Pacific Northwest weather and be prepared to be outside for several hours in a grassy and wooded setting. Bring water bottles and snacks. Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and bug repellent if indicated by weather forecast. Restrooms are available.