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Basic Snowshoe Field Trip

Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing

Basic Snowshoe Field Trip - Paradise Area (winter)

Basic Snowshoe Field Trip

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Megan Hartness
Megan Hartness
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Field trip: Saturday January 25, 2025 at Paradise, Mt Rainier National Park.  Field trip location and date may change due to weather and snow  conditions. 

We will be meeting at the South Hill Park N Ride to arrange carpools for those who want to carpool and then leave for Rainier. 

Route/Place

Paradise


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

There is some equipment that will be required to complete the course but we suggest that those new to snowshoeing refrain from purchasing new equipment until after the lecture. This will probably avoid a few of the missteps of over purchasing or purchasing inadequate gear. A sizable portion of the classroom evening is devoted to what gear to get, how/why to choose it and where it may be purchased or rented. Some of the things on the list are:

  • Parka/ hard shell jacket
  • Gloves
  • Trekking/Snow Poles
  • Boots
  • Pack
  • Outdoor Clothing (synthetic or wool)
  • Water Bottle with insulation
  • Hand warmers
  • Gaiters

Do note that many people with some hiking experience will probably have a great deal of this gear. Our purpose is to show what you'll need, what are nice extras and what's available.

Check out the gear rentals: Snow Links

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