Basic Snowshoeing Course

The Basic Snowshoeing Course offers an introduction to safe and enjoyable winter travel for the beginner. It is designed for people who want to get a taste of snowshoeing and pick up solid foundational skills. Topics of instruction will include selection and use of proper equipment, conditioning, where to go, what to rent, winter travel, avalanche awareness, safety, and choosing an outing. Students will be eligible to participate in Basic rated snowshoe trips with the confidence of having a foundation in winter travel. 
 
Sign Up Procedure 

Important note: To fully register and graduate from this course you need to sign up for these separate components, and complete one additional requirement: 

1. Register for this Basic Snowshoe Course and pay the course fee. Note that attendance at the lecture and field trip planning Zoom session are mandatory in order for you to attend the field trip. There are NO exceptions or make-up dates. 

1. Successfully complete the Avalanche Awareness Course, a 1 - 2 hour class that is an introduction to understanding and avoiding avalanches. The Avalanche Awareness Course requirement must be completed before the field trip. The Mountaineers is hosting NWAC for several lectures this year, and also offers an e-learning option which may be completed on your own schedule.  

Link to Mountaineers Financial Assistance Program 
 
Something to consider before signing up: 

While this is a foundational course, a moderate physical conditioning level is necessary. The field trip involves approximately 3-4 miles of travel round-trip and up to 600 feet total elevation gain on snowshoes.