Lecture: Basic Snowshoeing Course
Basic Snowshoeing Lecture - Eastside Fire & Rescue Headquarters
Learn how to get out in the winter wonderland confidently and safely on snowshoes.
Contacts
- Thu, Nov 14, 2024
- Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Adults
- Casual
- 2 (43 capacity)
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Eastside Fire & Rescue Headquarters Meeting Room
175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
Aim to arrive around 6:30 PM. Presentation starts promptly at 7 PM.
Parking is somewhat limited. If the lot is full, the best place to park is to go southeast on Newport 2 blocks and find street parking. Alternatively, go northwest on Newport 1 block then right on Dogwood and find street parking.
A lecture with time for student Q&A covering all the knowledge needed to snowshoe.
For tips on gear, see the "Required Equipment" tab on the main course page.
- Discussion of gear (including rental options)
- Trip planning
- Winter safety
- Avalanche and terrain awareness
- Snowshoe movement techniques
- Relevant winter activity-related websites and other resources
- Area snowshoe destinations and routes.
- Snowshoe gear tables provided by experienced members with examples of different packs, snowshoes, poles, boots, outerwear, gaiters, etc.
Required Equipment
No equipment is required for the lecture, but you are welcome to bring any gear you would like to show to the instructors to get their advice on regarding its suitability for the course and snowshoeing in general.
Some note paper and a pen are recommended.