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Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - North Fork Sauk River

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. Preference for members of Amae and Brian's mentor group and will open to others if there is room.

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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.

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Amae Kurre
Amae Kurre
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • Pace: 1 - 1.5 mph

TBD

The pace will be relaxed and easy, averaging 1.5 mph with very gradual elevation gain.

This trip is on the Mountain Loop Highway closer to the Darrington side.

The first day will be a relaxed day, hiking from the Trailhead to Mackinaw Shelter, 5.25 miles and 1,000 feet of gradual elevation gain along a forested river.  Day 2 will be an optional challenging day hike to Red Pass, 9 miles and 3900 feet of elevation. On Day 3, we will hike 5.5 miles back out to the trailhead. 

This trip will help fulfill the requirement of a 2-night backpacking trip.

Weather information for the area can be found here. 

Current COVID safety protocols will be observed.  Update with details on current protocols will be sent prior to the trip.

Route/Place

North Fork Sauk River


  • Green Trails Sloan Peak No. 111
    Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112
    Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness
    Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader

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