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Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Kick-Off Trip

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Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Kick-Off Trip - Leavenworth

The Leavenworth Kick-Off trip is the first trip of the year for Explorers & Jr. MAC where prospective members can try out rock climbing, meet current members, and see if Explorers or Jr. MAC is a good fit for them. This trip is free. Placement on the trip will be offered following the Explorer and Jr. MAC lottery.

Contacts

Tom Knee
Tom Knee
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • *Varies*, Crag Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Casual

Expect to leave Seattle on Friday evening and return in the evening on Sunday night. 

Trip Sheet:  Available here.

Activity and Pod Spreadsheet: Available here.

Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Tom to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.

Registration: Since this trip is open to non-members, register directly here on this page. For all other Explorers and Jr. MAC trips registration, use the Explorers and Jr. MAC course page.

Every year, Explorers & Jr. MAC hosts a Kick-Off Trip which serves as a try-out for prospective new members and a chance for all returning members to get reacquainted with one another over a weekend of rock climbing and hiking. We will have a couple groups each day going out to various crags and hikes, camping  in Leavenworth at Chatter Creek Campground with a communal meal, all led by adult chaperones/Mountaineers staff and volunteers. 

This trip is community focused and should give anyone new to Explorers & Jr. MAC a good idea of what our culture is like. Interested members need not pay/commit to the club before attending this trip, and will be invited to make their decision to join or not after this trip. 

If you'd like to borrow non-climbing gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

MANDATORY PRE-TRIP MEETING: Sept. 21, from 6-7pm via Zoom. Link will be emailed to registered participants and chaperones shortly before the meeting.

Route/Place

Leavenworth


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
    Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
  • See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

CLIMBING GEAR CHECKOUT:

  • Sep 22 and 23: 11a-4pm
  • Sep 28 and 20: 11a-4pm
  • I understand those times are fairly limiting. In order to accommodate everyone's needs, if you cannot come try on gear, email me with the gear you need and I can bring it up for you.

CLIMBING GEAR RETURN:

  • End of Trip Sunday
  • Sep 

CLOTHES: PACK FOR WARM CONDITIONS DURING THE DAY

  • Clothes for adventuring during the day (layers)
    • Clothes for at camp in the evening (slightly warmer because it’ll cool down in the evening)
  • Sun Protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, sun shirt, etc.
  • Day pack
  • Hiking Boots
  • Camp Shoes (optional) 

CLIMBING GEAR (CAN BORROW):

  • Climbing shoes
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Belay device
  • Shoes for hiking to the crag

CAMPING ITEMS:

  • Personal mess kit including: plate/bowl, utensils, cup
  • Camp chair
  • Tent (can be borrowed from the Mountaineers with advance notice)
  • Sleeping bag/pad (can be borrowed from the Mountaineers with advance notice)
  • Pillow (we’re car camping; might as well be comfy!)
  • Toiletries (restrooms available at campsite)
  • Headlamp/flashlight with extra batteries
  • Face mask(s)
  • Hand Sanitizer

FOOD FOR YOURSELF: 

    • Breakfast & Dinner: Group meals
    • Lunch: (x2)
    • Snacks: enough for both Saturday and Sunday
    • Water: 2 liters per person per day minimum 

OTHER

  • 10 Essentials
  • Sketchbook/journal/book
  • Camera

If you'd like to borrow non-climbing gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

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