Trip
Intermediate Snowshoe - Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)
Overnight snow camping snowshoe on spectacular Mazama Ridge.
- 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.
Contacts
- Sun, Dec 31, 2017 — Mon, Jan 1, 2018
- Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Intermediate
- Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Retired Rovers, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- 2 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Longmire Museum, 9:00 AM
The nights are long this time of year, but December 31, 2017 is a day before the full moon, and we may be able to do a moonlight snowshoe walk. This is a 1-night snow camping snowshoe trip. We will be tent camping (not snow caves). Leader permission and prior snow camping experience required.
The destination is subject to change based on conditions and the opening time for the Longmire gate. Possible alternative destinations include Reflection Lakes and Rampart Ridge. Note that hard sided food containers are now required by the Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/winter-recreation.htm#CP_JUMP_230057 . All vehicles must carry chains past Longmire (even AWD vehicles).
Leader permission required, which can be requested before the signup opening date by E-mail to the leader.
Mazama Ridge (Mount Rainier)
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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.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Snowshoes
- Poles
- Winter camping gear