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Winter Tent Camping Field Trip

Field trip: Winter Camping Course - Foothills

Winter Tent Camping Field Trip - Reflection Lakes

SKIER-FRIENDLY FIELD TRIP. 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.

Contacts

Gabrielle Orsi
Gabrielle Orsi
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sat, Mar 22, 2025 — Sun, Mar 23, 2025
  • Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
  • Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing
  • Basic
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft

Longmire museum inside Mt. Rainier National Park, 7:45am.  Since parking is limited at Narada Falls carpooling is encouraged. If  we can't all park at Narada Falls then trip leader may relocate trip to the Paradise area. 

All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD vehicles, are required to carry tire chains when entering the park. Nov. 1 - May 1.

This is the skier-friendly/snowboarder-friendly field trip. Please sign up for this trip if you plan to travel on skis or with a splitboard. Our other March 2024 field trip will be snowshoe-only.

We will 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

Reflection Lakes


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Required

  • 10 Essentials
  • Method of snow travel such as snowshoes, skis, or a splitboard
  • 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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