Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Bark Shanty
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
Contacts
Frank McCracken
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Sat, Jul 12, 2025 — Sun, Jul 13, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
TBD
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students.
Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
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Tent with footprint/ground tarp
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Stove and fuel
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Sleeping bag
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Sleeping pad
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Water filter
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Bear canister
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Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
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Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
Trip Reports