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Lookouts and High Places September Hikes

Field trip: Lookouts and High Places

Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Tatoosh Peak

**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.**

Contacts

Will Tooker
Will Tooker
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,400 ft
  • Pace: 1.8-2.2

The plan is to meet at the Tatoosh #161 South trailhead at 7:45 AM on Sunday the 22nd for a quick  hike meet-n-greet and be on the trail by 8 AM.

Carpool if you are able and coordinate amongst the other participants.  I'll be driving from Tacoma and may be willing to take on up to 3 passengers that I could pick up/drop off from the "Roy Y" Park and Ride located at  WA-507 & Pacific Ave S, Spanaway, WA 98387.
For all drivers: ensure that you have a valid Northwest Forest Pass.  All passengers: bring plastic bags for muddy boots and wet clothing in consideration of drivers.  Current Federal mileage reimbursement rate is $0.67 / mile.  So for every 10 miles, reimburse your driver $6.70 roundtrip.
A change of clothes, additional food and drink may also be a welcome comfort after the long hike and before the long drive home.
The objectives for the hike are:
  • Have fun and enjoy each other's company.
  • Return to the trailhead safe and sound.
On this trip we expect to move continuously as a group at a moderately steady pace with at least one 5 minute rest break every hour/1,000 feet of elevation gain until we reach our destination where we'll have a 15-20 minute rest break for lunch, before returning to the trailhead.
Participants with plans of becoming a Hike Leader are encouraged to apply for the Assistant Leader position.  This is not a passive role and you will be expected to help manage the group and activity.  EMAIL ME FIRST BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS POSITION.
A "Welcome Hikers" confirming email will be issued to the roster no less than 72 hours before the activity with finalized details.
Route/Place

Tatoosh Ridge

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

With respect to equipment, in addition to your 10 E's, bring what you would normally take on a 5-7 hour / 10+ mile hike including:
  • Appropriate footwear for the forecasted weather conditions.
  • Microspikes.
  • Trekking poles (not required, but recommended).
  • 1-2 liters of hydration per your own needs.  Be sure to communicate with me if/when you get below .5 liters.

Leadership Gear (in addition to what is listed above)

  • Emergency blanket
  • Multi-person/multi-day 1st aid kit
  • SAM splint
  • 2-Way Radio
Trip Reports