Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Enchanted Valley
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
Contacts
Beth Lowe
Primary Leader
- Fri, May 30, 2025 — Sun, Jun 1, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 26.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,700 ft
- Pace: 1.8-2.0 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- FULL (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
Enchanted Valley
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Green Trails Mt Christie No. 166
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
Custom Correct Quinault-Colonel Bob
Custom Correct Enchanted Valley - Skokomish
Custom Correct Brothers - Mt Anderson - See full route/place details.
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:
⦁ Tent with footprint/ground tarp
⦁ Stove and fuel
⦁ Sleeping bag
⦁ Sleeping pad
⦁ Water filter
⦁ Bear canister
⦁ Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
⦁ Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
Trip Reports