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Intermediate Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip

Field trip: Backcountry Snowshoeing

Intermediate Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip - Paradise Area (winter)

Experience Field Trip

Contacts

Eugene Keltgen
Eugene Keltgen
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Feb 15, 2019 — Sun, Feb 17, 2019
  • Tacoma Snowshoeing Committee
  • Snowshoeing
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 2.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,000 ft

We will rendezvous at the South Hill Park-and-Ride in Puyallup.  Please arrive at 7 am and we will leave at 7:30 am sharp.

A hands on practice of the following skills

  • Ice Axe Arrest
    • 4 different positions to arrest from
  • Snow Stability
  • Introduction to Avalanche
    • Probing 
    • Beacon Use
    • Rescue Techniques
  • Emergency Sheltering 
  • Travel techniques
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.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

You will laying down on snow must of the day.

  • Outer Layer (Bring a older version that you don't mind a hole in)
  • Second pair of gloves
  • Winter Clothing
  • Snowshoes
  • Trekking poles
  • Ice Ax 
  • Climbing Helmet (If you have one)
  • Eye protection
  • Probe (If you have one)
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