
Trip
Backpack - Basin Lake
Overnight backpack in the Norse Peak Wilderness
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Sep 17, 2016 — Sun, Sep 18, 2016
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Youth, Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- 10 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:30 am at South Renton (Grady Way) Park & Ride
"I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines. " ~Henry David Thoreau~
Our appointment is with Norse Peak, Basin Lake and the surrounding ridges and valleys.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
- Treats for trip leader!