Summer Camp - Backpacking

Explore old-growth forests, basin lakes, and bubbling brooks on this two night backpacking extravaganza to Greenwater and Echo Lakes. This out-and-back trail is a great 3-day backpack for beginners. While hiking through forested glens along Greenwater River, we'll play trail games, look for wildlife and native plants, and soak in the beauty that the Norse Peak Wilderness has to offer.

Campers arrive at the Seattle Program Center on Tuesday at 9am. After a few ice breaker games, a gear check, and an introductory backcountry lecture, we will load the cars and hit the road!

Each day will include hiking, backcountry skills lessons, campground games, delicious food, and lots of summer camp fun. Campers will learn how to prepare meals in the woods, set up a campsite, navigate with a map and compass, and leave no trace. Campers are expected to carry their personal gear and some of the group gear.

After 3 days of adventure, we will be back at the Seattle Program Center in time for pick up Thursday at 3pm with new stories, skills, friends, and lots of memories.

LOGISTICS:

• Registration opens February 1
• Drop off: 9am on Tuesday
• Pick up: 3pm on Thursday
• Detailed packing list will be sent out prior to camp
• Please note: all outdoor activities are weather and condition dependent.

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS

Camp capacity is limited to 7 campers at this time and campers should plan to bring masks and hand sanitizer of their own. Camp activities will be as socially-distanced as possible throughout the week. Staff are monitoring the process of reopening closely and will continue to share updates and changes as they occur.

ANY QUESTIONS?

contact Tailor at summercamp@mountaineers.org.