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Winter Camping - Field Trip

Field trip: Winter Camping

Winter Camping - Field Trip - Reflection Lakes

NOTE: This is a make up field trip for those that missed the earlier field trip. An overnight field trip to learn and practice the new skills of winter camping

Contacts

Shawn Raybell
Shawn Raybell
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 11, 2020 — Sun, Apr 12, 2020
  • Tacoma Snowshoeing Committee
  • Snowshoeing
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft

TBD

We will cover pitching a tent on snow, and building snow structures such as, snow caves and trenches. We will also cover equipment, clothing, food, winter first aid concerns and tips and tricks on how to make a winter overnight an enjoyable experience.

Badges

students will earn:

instructors will earn:

Route/Place

Reflection Lakes


  • 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 winter camping refrain from purchasing new equipment until after the classroom session. This will probably avoid a few of the mis-steps 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:

  • Tent (3 or 4 season)
  • Winter sleeping bag
  • Insulating sleeping pad (minimum 2" thickness)
  • Stove  and fuel
  • Food and critter proof storage container
  • Snow shovel
  • Extra gloves
  • Snowshoes  - required for the field trip
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