Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)
This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills on an easy overnight backpack with an experienced mentor.
Contacts
- Sat, May 23, 2026 — Sun, May 24, 2026
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Casual
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,280 ft
- 11 (11 capacity)
- Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Thu, May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Preference is given to Paul's mentor group participants, but if room allows, other B3 students are more than welcome.
It's an easy trip in both directions. Some elevation gain close to the lake but not bad - anyone should be able to do it. We'll do it at a casual pace - we won't be in a rush.
There's a nice side hike when we get there, for those so inclined.
This trip depends on the road opening, which varies by year (due to varying conditions). I'm optimistic we'll have a warm winter and thus this date should work, but we'll see.
At the trailhead but carpooling recommended. We'll meet at the trailhead mid-morning.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader