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Intro to Backpacking Field Trip

Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Lake Ingalls

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.

Contacts

Vanessa Phillips
Vanessa Phillips
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

TBD

TBD

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.

Route/Place

Lake Ingalls


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
    USGS Mount Stuart
  • See full route/place details.
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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

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