Field trip: Basic Backpacking
Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Ross Dam & Big Beaver Creek
Overnight field trip for the Basic Backpacking Course. This is the last scheduled activity for the course.
Contacts
Kendall Walker
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 14, 2025 — Sun, Jun 15, 2025
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy, Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 14.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- 1 (6 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
About Basic Backpacking Field Trips
The Basic Backpacking Field Trip is the final scheduled activity of the Basic Backpacking Course. For most students it will be their first overnight trip in the backcountry. Basic Backpacking Field Trips are usually single-night trips along Easy or Moderate routes that do not present any unusual technical challenges.
Ross Dam Trailhead 0800. No pass required.
Route/Place
Ross Dam & Big Beaver Creek
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USGS Nagrom
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
See course lectures and handouts.
Trip Reports