Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Rialto Beach to Chilean Memorial
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
Contacts
Henrique Castro
Primary Leader
- Fri, May 30, 2025 — Sun, Jun 1, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 200 ft
- Pace: 1-1.5
- 6 (6 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.
Dates are subject to change pending permits
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:
⦁ 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