Lecture: Basic Snowshoeing Course
Basic Snowshoeing Lecture - South Bellevue Community Center
Learn how to get out into the winter wonderland confidently and safely on snowshoes.
- Tue, Nov 27, 2018
- Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Beginner
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 6 (45 capacity)
- 4 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
South Bellevue Community Center, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
A lecture with time for student Q&A covering all the knowledge needed to snowshoe. Included will be discussion of general winter gear and snowshoe-specific gear, gear rental and purchase options, snowshoe trip planning, winter safety, avalanche and terrain awareness, snowshoe movement techniques, relevant winter activity-related websites and other resources and area snowshoe destinations and routes.
In addition to the lecture, slideshow, and Q&A, there will also be snowshoe gear tables set up for students to peruse and ask question about, with examples of different kinds of snowshoes, appropriate boots, outerwear, gaiters, poles and examples of the Ten Essentials.
The lecture will be supplemented with a one-day field trip. Completion of both activity requirements is required for course graduation and awarding of a Basic Snowshoe graduation "Badge."
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials, including:
- Snowshoes
- Trekking poles with full-size baskets
- Gaiters