Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Skills Carnival - Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead
"Skills Carnival" Hands on activities at Cougar Mountain Regional Park Group Shelter 2 (at Harvey Manning Trailhead) on Sunday, June 5 from 9am - noon.
Contacts
- Sun, Jun 5, 2022
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking, Family
- Families
- *Varies*
- Easy
- 19 (49 capacity)
- Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM
- Fri, Jun 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
3-hour backpacking workshop for kids and parents with hands on activities related to trail food and snacks including a chance to sample a range of kid-friendly backpack foods, animal safety, water filtration and backcountry hygiene. Backpacking gear demonstration with a kid-orientated focus. Opportunity for parents (and kids) to bring their packed backpack for advice and review by course leaders prior to upcoming summer trips.
Meet at 9am at Cougar Mountain Regional Park Shelter 2. Shelter information.
Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Dress appropriately in layers for Pacific Northwest weather and be prepared to be outside for several hours in a grassy and wooded setting. Bring water bottles and snacks. Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and bug repellent if indicated by weather forecast. Restrooms are available.