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Intro to Backpacking Field Trip

Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Slab Camp Creek & Gray Wolf River

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

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Rebecca Jacobsen
Rebecca Jacobsen
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

Plan for an early start on Thursday to make the long drive to the trailhead.  Meeting place & time, as well as carpooling options, will be provided a couple of weeks before the trip.

Pls note, dogs are not permitted on this trip.

Feel free to reach out to  Becky via email beforehand if you have questions.

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

This is a new destination for me, I may or may not get to recon the area beforehand. However, I'm confident that with a little research & good planning, we'll have a safe, fun trip.

The general plan is ... 

Day 1: we'll drive to the trailhead and hike approximately 2.5 miles to Duncan Flat where we'll set up camp.

Day 2: we'll go on a day-hiking adventure (TBD) and return to camp at Duncan Flat. 

Day 3: we'll pack up, hike out & drive home, probably stopping somewhere along the way for tasty food. 

More details will be sent closer to the trip. If you have questions beforehand feel free to reach out to Becky via email. 

Route/Place

Slab Camp Creek, Gray Wolf River & Ned Hill


  • Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Gray Wolf - Dosewallips
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
    Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
  • 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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