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Day Hike - Wagonwheel Lake & Silver Snag Hill

Olympia Basic Climbing Conditioner. We will be starting at the Bear Gulch washout (due to road closure into Park) for a climb to Wagonwheel Lake. If conditions permit we may continue up to Silver Snag.

Contacts

John Eliasson
John Eliasson
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Mar 10, 2018
  • Olympia Winter Travel Committee - RETIRED
  • Day Hiking
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 4,000 ft
  • Pace: moderate

At least one carpool will leave the Olympia-Lacey area.  I will provide more details via email during the week before the trip.

This conditioner is intended for Olympia Branch Basic Climbing students only.  Others who have completed either the alpine scrambling or backcountry snowshoe course may sign up after March 5th if the roster is not full.  Come prepared for an early start and a strenuous workout in cold weather conditions.  Microspikes and snowshoes are required for this trip because of deep snow conditions.

Route/Place

Wagonwheel Lake & Silver Snag Hill


  • USGS Mt Skokomish
    Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
  11. Microspikes
  12. snowshoes
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