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Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Kick-Off Trip

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Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Kick-Off Trip - Mount Erie

The Mt. Erie Kick-Off trip is the first trip of the year for Pathfinders & Nomads where prospective members can try out rock climbing, meet current members, and see if Pathfinders or Nomads is a good fit for them. This trip is free. Registration will be available after the processing of the enrollment lottery, to those who receive a spot.

Contacts

Tom Knee
Tom Knee
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
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MANDATORY PRE-TRIP MEETING:

Sept. 12, from 6-7pm via Zoom. Link will be emailed to registered chaperones one week before the meeting. 

This trip is offered as a try-out trip for those who won the Pathfinders and Nomads lottery. If the trip is not filled by lottery winners, we will open to the public.

Expect to leave town Friday evening and return in the late afternoon or evening on Sunday night. 

Trip Sheet: This will be posted here 10 days before the trip noting a detailed schedule, driving directions, and packing list.

Activity Plan: Contains activity pod allocations and dinner sign up.

Weather: Please keep an eye out and pack accordingly. If it is too rainy we will bail on our climbs and hike. NOAA link as well.

Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Tom to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.

Registration: Since this trip is open to non-members, register directly here on this page. For all other Pathfinders and Nomads trips registration, use the Pathfinders and Nomads course pages.

Every year, Pathfinders & Nomads host a Kick-Off Trip which serves as a try-out for prospective new members and a chance for all returning members to get reacquainted with one another over a weekend of rock climbing and hiking. We will have a couple groups each day going out to various crags and hikes, camping  in Mt. Erie at Deception Pass with a communal meal, all led by adult chaperones/Mountaineers staff and volunteers. 

This trip is community focused and should give anyone new to Pathfinders & Nomads a good idea of what our culture is like. Interested members need not pay/commit to the club before attending this trip, and will be invited to make their decision to join or not after this trip. 

If you'd like to borrow non-climbing gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

Route/Place

Mount Erie

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

CLIMBING GEAR CHECKOUT:

  • Sep. 8 or 9: 930a-330p
  • Sep. 15: 4p-6p
  • If none of those times work for you, please contact tomk@mountaineers.org and we can find a time that works for both of us!

CLIMBING GEAR RETURN:

  • At the end of the trip (if in my Sunday pod)
  • Sep. 21 or 22: 4p-6p

CLOTHES: PACK FOR WARM CONDITIONS DURING THE DAY BUT BE RAIN AWARE

  • Clothes for adventuring during the day (layers)
    • Clothes for at camp in the evening (slightly warmer because it’ll cool down in the evening)
  • Sun Protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, sun shirt, etc.
  • Day pack
  • Hiking Boots
  • Camp Shoes (optional) 
  • A rain jacket (just in case)
  • Some quick drying pants may be helpful

CLIMBING GEAR (CAN BORROW):

  • Climbing shoes
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Belay device
  • Shoes for hiking to the crag

CAMPING ITEMS:

  • Personal mess kit including: plate/bowl, utensils, cup
  • Camp chair
  • Tent (can be borrowed from the Mountaineers with advance notice)
  • Sleeping bag/pad (can be borrowed from the Mountaineers with advance notice)
  • Pillow (we’re car camping; might as well be comfy!)
  • Toiletries (restrooms available at campsite)
  • Headlamp/flashlight with extra batteries
  • Face mask(s)
  • Hand Sanitizer

FOOD FOR YOURSELF: 

    • Breakfast & Dinner: Group meals
    • Lunch: (x2)
    • Snacks: enough for both Saturday and Sunday
  • Water: 2 liters per person per day minimum 

If you'd like to borrow non-climbing gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

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