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Intro to Backpacking Field Trip

Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - West Fork Foss Lakes

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
  • Very Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 14.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 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 the 1.6 miles to Trout Lake where we'll set up camp.

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

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

West Fork Foss Lakes

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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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