Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing Course
Basic Snowshoeing Field Trip - Commonwealth Basin
This field trip is offered as part of the Foothills Snowshoe Basics course. Completion of one field trip is required for graduation from the course.
- Info
- 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.
Contacts
- Sat, Jan 14, 2017
- Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Beginner
- Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Retired Rovers, Adults
- Easy+
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 900 ft
- 2 (9 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 6:30 AM at Tibbetts Lot--Metro Park-and-Ride, 1675 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA (directly south, across from Issaquah Transit Center) to organize into carpools.
This course is designed for those with no or little experience who want to learn basics of snowshoeing. Whether you are new to snow sports, want to have fun in the winter outdoors or yearn to take winter hikes, this is the course to get you started on your winter adventure.
In this field session you will learn and practice the basics: basic balance, maneuvering on snowshoes, going up hill, side-hill and handling downhills.
Commonwealth Basin
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The ten essentials, plus:
- Snowshoes
- Trekking poles with "winter baskets"
- Full-height "gaiters"
- appropriate winter boots
Assistance may be provided on request with rental of snowshoes.