Snowshoeing Course
Basic Snowshoeing Course
Learn how to get out into the winter wonderland safely on snowshoes with this introductory snowshoe course.
Contacts
- Wed, Jan 4, 2017 - Sat, Feb 4, 2017
- Committee: Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
- Members: $65.00 Guests: $85.00
- Availability: FULL, 7 on waitlist (36 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Want to learn to snowshoe? This course is designed for those with no or little experience who want to learn basics of snowshoeing. Whether you are new to snowsports, 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. The course will cover basic balance, maneuvering on snowshoes, going up hill and handling downhills, through a combination of lectures and field practice. The 2017 course will include in-depth avalanche awareness education provided by a Northwest Avalanche Center expert, and graduates will be awarded an Avalanche Awareness badge.
Snowshoe gear required.
Badges you will earn:
Basic Snowshoeing Course
Avalanche Awareness Course
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Snowshoeing Lecture | |||
| South Bellevue Community Center |
Tue, Nov 27, 2018
Registration closed Nov 25
|
6
participants
4 instructors
|
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| South Bellevue Community Center |
Thu, Jan 3, 2019
Registration closed Dec 28
|
3
participants
6 instructors
|
|
| Avalanche Awareness | |||
| South Bellevue Community Center |
Thu, Nov 29, 2018
Registration closed Nov 25
|
4
participants
0 instructors
|
|
| South Bellevue Community Center |
Tue, Jan 8, 2019
Registration closed Dec 28
|
1
participant
1 instructor
|
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| Basic Snowshoeing Field Trip | |||
| Stevens Pass Ski Area |
Sat, Dec 8, 2018
Registration closed Nov 25
|
1
participant
0 instructors
|
|
| Grace Lakes |
Sun, Dec 16, 2018
Registration closed Nov 25
|
0
participants
1 instructor
|
|
| Commonwealth Basin |
Sat, Jan 12, 2019
Registration closed Dec 28
|
0
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Commonwealth Basin |
Sun, Jan 13, 2019
Registration closed Dec 28
|
2
participants
0 instructors
|
|
| Commonwealth Basin |
Sat, Jan 19, 2019
Registration closed Dec 28
|
3
participants
0 instructors
|
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Will be communicated to students in advance of the field trips.
You must register for this course to see course materials.