Trip 101

Field trip: Intermediate Snowshoe Leader - Mentorship Program

Trip 101 - Lake Valhalla

This trip is better suited for recent AIARE-1 graduates and those lacking experience traveling in and out of avalanche terrain. Plan A: Challenging Terrain / Plan B: Simple Terrain. Actual route and destination is TBD.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft

6 am at Park and Ride, north side of Seattle - TBD

We will practice our decisions primarily based on observations and terrain available to navigate from point A to B and if needed adjust our plans.

Route/Place

Lake Valhalla (winter)



  • Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144

    USGS Labyrinth Mtn

    Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Typical Winter Day Pack with essentials
  • Beacon, Shovel, and Probe
  • Ice Axe, plus Helmet
  • Snowshoes and Poles
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