
Field trip: Ski and Snowboard Mountaineering
Overnight Field Trip - Smith Brook Area
A practical application of the course material during a full weekend of touring and snow camping; includes building and spending the night in a snow shelter.
- Sat, Mar 2, 2024 — Sun, Mar 3, 2024
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Easy, U-XC 3 Intermediate Ungroomed
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- 5 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 7:00AM at the Smithbrook parking area on Stevens Pass. Directions and details will be provided during the course lectures.
Students will travel to the camping area in two groups. The groups will camp near each other; it will be possible for students and instructors to travel between the campsites. Final group assignments will be made during the course - it is not necessary to register for this field trip when enrolling in the course.
Smith Brook Area
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Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144
USGS Labyrinth Mtn - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Beacon, probe, shovel, skis, boots, poles, overnight camping equipment.