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Evening: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Evening: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Tom Girard
Tom Girard
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
  • Pace: All Paces welcome
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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From the parking lot, we will run to the Big Tree trailhead located on Newport Way, and make a 6 mile loop, with a stop at "Million Dollar View"

All paces welcome

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Meet at the REI corporate office in Issaquah (this is just past Formula Brewing).  There is a picnic table with a couple of bear statues.  No parking permit needed.

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Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses; running-specific gaiters recommended
  • Warm mid-weight layer (e.g. down vest or wool long sleeve)
  • Trail running shoes
  • A small day pack suitable for trail running
  • Bring snacks and water
  • Trail running-adapted ten essentials
  • Headlamp with spare batteries
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