Winter Tent Camping Field Trip

Field trip: Winter Camping Course - Foothills

Winter Tent Camping Field Trip - Kendall Peak Lakes

Practice winter tent camping skills, try out gear, learn hands-on about how to be safe and comfortable camping in the backcountry in winter conditions.

  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft

TBA. 

Practice skills discussed in the winter camping lecture, including:

  • site selection
  • how to set up a winter camp
  • cooking food
  • gathering water
  • getting around in winter
  • emergency snow shelter construction practice
Route/Place

Kendall: Knobs, Lakes & Loops



  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207

    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S

    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Required

  • 10 Essentials
  • Method of snow travel such as snowshoes (some trips may allow skis or splitboards)
  • Backpacking pack
  • Sleeping pad
  • Sleeping bag
  • Backpacking stove
  • Tent/shelter appropriate for winter conditions
  • There may be group gear available; check with course instructors
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