Search activities
Mentor Group Practice Camp

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Mentor Group Practice Camp - Baldy (Yakima Canyon)

This practice camp for Paul's mentor group at Roza Campground on the Yakima River will allow the group to practice packing their pack, setting up their shelter, gathering and filtering/treating water and making a meal, while also checking out their mentors' and fellow mentees' gear.

Contacts

Paul Thomsen
Paul Thomsen
Primary Leader
  • Casual
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 1.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • 11 (11 capacity)
  • Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
  • iCal Google

This is an overnight camp, so you will not only practice using your gear but also sleeping and eating in 'the great outdoors' (though still close to civilization).

The point of this event is to allow those that aren't comfortable with tenting to try it while having their car nearby (about 30 feet away). Feel free to bring multiple options (such as extra pads, blankets, etc.).  If you get particularly uncomfortable, you're welcome to return to your vehicle at any time. You could even head home (after notifying the leader).

Students from other mentor groups are welcome if space allows.

The hike is optional and might only be part way (we might not summit). The hike could be Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, or both, depending on timing and interest.

To be determined with participants. Carpooling will be an option. We will arrive late afternoon, so departing the Seattle area mid-afternoon.

Route/Place

Baldy (Yakima Canyon)

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring your backpack loaded with all of the gear that you have rented, borrowed or bought to date, and all of your questions!

Trip Reports