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Intro to Backpacking Field Trip

Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass

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

Contacts

David Hyde
David Hyde
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 18.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,689 ft
  • Pace: 1.75-2.0

TBD

TBD

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

Registered participants must provide leader with proof of vaccination before the trip.

Route/Place

Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass


  • Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
    Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
  • 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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