Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Navaho Pass & Peak
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
- Tue, Jul 8, 2025 — Wed, Jul 9, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 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
Navaho Pass & Peak
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Red Top Mtn
USGS Enchantment Lakes - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking.
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