
Day Hiking Course
Conditioning Hiking Series
Conditioning Hiking Series - Seattle
- 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 course.
- Fri, Mar 6, 2015 - Sat, Oct 10, 2015
- Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
- Members: $115.00 Guests: $115.00
- Availability: 8 (78 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Overview: Are you a seasoned hiker who is interested in challenging yourself to go on day hikes of 15+ miles? Have you seen trip entries describing long-distance day hikes and wondered how you could get into shape to participate in those types of hikes? Well, wonder no more! The Seattle Hiking Committee offers the Conditioning Hiking Series (CHS) starting in March of each year. This course is designed to prepare seasoned hikers currently experienced at the upper easy/moderate level for the challenges of strenuous, long-distance day hiking. It is also designed to provide a group trip environment in which hikers can build friendships by hiking with some of the same people on each trip. All hikes are limited to participants in the course.
Audience: People who enjoy the most success with the course are those who have hiked before and already are in fairly good shape (easily able to do hikes rated as Easy and Moderate), and would like to progress to longer and harder hikes as a challenge. Participants are encouraged to build physical fitness and spend time outside of the course keeping themselves in shape. You should be available and committed to go on eleven hikes over the course of the summer. You should also enjoy group hiking and socializing with your fellow participants.
What to Expect: The 2015 CHS course consists of a mandatory daytime class on Saturday, Mar. 21 at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center at Rattlesnake Lake (near North Bend), hike offerings several times per month from April through August, and a graduation hike in September. The class session is designed to teach information needed for longer hike preparation, and to go over course guidelines and expectations. The hikes are composed of progressively more difficult and longer day hikes, culminating in a graduation hike in September.
Prior to your first hike, you will choose a track of fast- or moderate-paced hikes, subject to class size and input from the hike leaders. If you are uncertain which level suits you best, pacing hikes will be offered following the class session on Mar. 21. A tentative hike schedule will be posted to the course website, but past destinations have included season-appropriate hikes in the North Cascades, the Mt. St. Helens area, Eastern Washington, the Olympics, and everywhere in between!
Graduation certificates will be given to those who complete the classroom session, ten CHS day hikes (two per month, April-August), and one CHS graduation hike in September. One day of trail work will also be required of each participant.
Enrollment Process: You must be a member of The Mountaineers to register for the course. Registration for the 2015 CHS course is from Feb. 11 through Mar. 2. The course fee is $115.00. As with all club hikes, participants are expected to pay the carpooling per mile allotment set by the club guidelines if they are riding as a passenger.
Online or telephone registration is available. Mail-in registration forms will not be accepted — no exceptions! Enrollment will be limited to 88 participants. There is no advantage to signing up at the beginning of the registration period. If the number of signups exceeds 88, we may use a lottery to cut the roster to 88 participants. Those not selected will be notified by e-mail and will receive a full refund of the course fee and priority signup for the course in 2016.
Badges you will earn:
Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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CHS Mixer & Course Refresher (optional) | |||
Online Classroom |
Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Registration closes Feb 27
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11
participants
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Online Classroom |
Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Registration closes Feb 28
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4
participants
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Online Classroom |
Wed, Mar 3, 2021
Registration closes Mar 1
|
18
participants
|
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Online Classroom |
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Registration closes Mar 2
|
13
participants
|
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CHS 2 Pacing Hike (optional) | |||
Squak Mountain: May Valley Access |
Wed, Mar 17, 2021
Registration opens Mar 8
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7
participants
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Tiger Mountain Trail |
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
Registration opens Mar 8
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6
participants
|
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CHS 1 Pacing Hike (optional) | |||
Wallace Falls |
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
Registration opens Mar 8
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7
participants
|
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Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie) |
Sun, Mar 21, 2021
Registration opens Mar 8
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6
participants
|
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CHS 2 Hike (optional) | |||
Kamikaze (Teneriffe) Falls |
Sat, Apr 3, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Margaret's Way to Debbie's View |
Sat, Apr 3, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Grand Prospect |
Sun, Apr 4, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
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May Valley Loop |
Sun, Apr 4, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
5
participants
|
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Lime Kiln Trail |
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
4
participants
|
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Lily & Lizard Lakes |
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
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Olallie Lake |
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
5
participants
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Lower Lena Lake |
Sun, Apr 18, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
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7
participants
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Margaret's Way to Debbie's View |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
4
participants
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Ancient Lake |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Poo Poo Point |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Oyster Dome-Samish Overlook Loop |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Granite Lakes via Granite Creek |
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
5
participants
|
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Yakima Skyline Ridge |
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Wallace Falls & Lake |
Sat, May 1, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
|
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Mount Si Main Trail |
Sat, May 8, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Goat Lake (Monte Cristo) |
Sat, May 8, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
|
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Green Mountain: Wildcat Trail |
Sun, May 16, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
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7
participants
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Ingalls Creek |
Fri, May 21, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Talus Loop via Teneriffe Trailhead |
Sat, May 22, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
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7
participants
|
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Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie) |
Sun, May 23, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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North Fork Skokomish River to Big Log Camp |
Sun, May 30, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
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Melakwa Lake |
Mon, May 31, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
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Rainbow & Island Lakes |
Sat, Jun 12, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
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Trap Lake |
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
Registration opens May 26
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7
participants
|
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Tunnel Creek to Surprise Creek |
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
7
participants
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Duckabush River |
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Registration opens May 26
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7
participants
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Gothic Basin |
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Registration opens May 26
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6
participants
|
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Klahane Ridge |
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Registration opens May 26
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7
participants
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Tubal Cain Mine |
Sun, Jun 27, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
7
participants
|
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Grand Valley |
Sun, Jun 27, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
7
participants
|
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Glacier Basin (Monte Cristo) |
Sun, Jul 4, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Indian Henry's Hunting Ground |
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
6
participants
|
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Cathedral Rock-Deception Pass Loop |
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Coldwater Peak |
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Indian Bar-Cowlitz Divide |
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Indian Henry's Hunting Ground |
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Walupt Lake-Pacific Crest Trail-Nannie Ridge Loop |
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Summerland & Panhandle Gap |
Sun, Jul 25, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Third Burroughs Mountain |
Sat, Jul 31, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
6
participants
|
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Ridge & Gravel Lakes |
Sat, Aug 7, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
7
participants
|
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Marmot & Jade Lakes |
Sat, Aug 7, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
7
participants
|
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Crystal Mountain Backcountry |
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
6
participants
|
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Surprise Mountain |
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
7
participants
|
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Rainy Pass to Snowy Lakes |
Fri, Aug 20, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm |
Sat, Aug 21, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
7
participants
|
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Sourdough Mountain |
Sat, Aug 21, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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7
participants
|
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Spider Meadows |
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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7
participants
|
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Royal Basin |
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Enchantments Traverse |
Sat, Sep 4, 2021
Registration opens Aug 25
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7
participants
|
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Sunrise to Mystic Lake |
Sun, Sep 5, 2021
Registration opens Aug 25
|
6
participants
|
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Seven Lakes Basin & High Divide |
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Registration opens Aug 25
|
7
participants
|
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CHS 1 Hike (optional) | |||
Fragrance Lake |
Sat, Apr 3, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Dungeness Spit |
Sat, Apr 3, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop |
Mon, Apr 5, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Ebeys Landing |
Wed, Apr 7, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
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7
participants
|
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Tiger Mountain Trail |
Fri, Apr 9, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Squak Mountain/Bullitt Fireplace |
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Cranberry Lake |
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Little Mashel Falls |
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
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6
participants
|
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Stan's Overlook |
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Paradise Valley Conservation Area |
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Heather Lake (Mountain Loop) |
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Bowman Bay |
Sun, Apr 18, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
7
participants
|
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Margaret's Way |
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Fragrance Lake Loop |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Lime Kiln Trail |
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
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6
participants
|
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Dirty Harry's Balcony |
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Registration opens Mar 24
|
6
participants
|
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Monte Cristo |
Sat, May 1, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
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6
participants
|
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Snoquera Palisades |
Sat, May 1, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
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6
participants
|
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Lime Kiln Trail |
Sun, May 2, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
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7
participants
|
|
Kamikaze (Teneriffe) Falls |
Mon, May 3, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Margaret's Way to Debbie's View |
Sat, May 8, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
|
Coyote Wall |
Sat, May 8, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
|
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Cape Horn |
Sun, May 9, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
|
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Iron Bear |
Thu, May 13, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Icicle Ridge |
Sat, May 15, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Ingalls Creek |
Sun, May 16, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
|
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Wallace Falls |
Sun, May 16, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
|
Mount Margaret |
Mon, May 17, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Lizard & Lily Lakes Loop |
Sat, May 22, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Talapus & Olallie Lakes |
Sat, May 22, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
7
participants
|
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Freund Canyon Loop |
Sun, May 23, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Baker River & East Baker Lake |
Sun, May 23, 2021
Registration opens Apr 21
|
6
participants
|
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Wallace Falls Loop |
Wed, Jun 2, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
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Goat Lake (Monte Cristo) |
Sat, Jun 5, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
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Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail |
Sun, Jun 6, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
|
Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier) |
Sun, Jun 6, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
7
participants
|
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Mason Lake |
Mon, Jun 7, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
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Easton Ridge |
Wed, Jun 9, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
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Granite Lakes |
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
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Goat Lake (Monte Cristo) |
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
7
participants
|
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DeRoux Creek-Gallagher Head Lake |
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
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Mount Washington (Snoqualmie) |
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
6
participants
|
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Deer Ridge |
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
7
participants
|
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Mount Sawyer & Tonga Ridge |
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
Registration opens May 26
|
7
participants
|
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Lost Lake |
Sat, Jul 3, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
6
participants
|
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Deception Creek |
Wed, Jul 7, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
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7
participants
|
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Peggy's Pond |
Fri, Jul 9, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
6
participants
|
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Rattlesnake Mountain Grand Traverse |
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
6
participants
|
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Granite Mountain |
Fri, Jul 16, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
6
participants
|
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Lake Valhalla & Mount McCausland |
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
7
participants
|
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Summerland & Panhandle Gap |
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
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6
participants
|
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Eastside Trail (Mount Rainier) |
Sun, Jul 25, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
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7
participants
|
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Naches Peak Loop |
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
|
6
participants
|
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Hidden Lake Lookout |
Thu, Jul 29, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
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7
participants
|
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Josephine Lake |
Sat, Jul 31, 2021
Registration opens Jun 23
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7
participants
|
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Mailbox Peak |
Tue, Aug 3, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Scott Paul-Park Butte Loop |
Wed, Aug 4, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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7
participants
|
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Navaho Pass |
Sat, Aug 7, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
6
participants
|
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Shoe Lake |
Sun, Aug 8, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Summerland & Panhandle Gap |
Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm |
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
6
participants
|
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Coldwater Peak |
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
7
participants
|
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Excelsior Peak |
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Little Giant Pass |
Wed, Aug 18, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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5
participants
|
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Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm |
Fri, Aug 20, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Sunrise Loop |
Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
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6
participants
|
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Maple Pass Loop |
Sat, Sep 4, 2021
Registration opens Aug 25
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7
participants
|
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Ptarmigan Ridge |
Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Registration opens Aug 25
|
6
participants
|
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North Fork Skokomish River & Flapjack Lakes |
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Registration opens Aug 25
|
7
participants
|
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Indian Bar-Cowlitz Divide |
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Registration opens Aug 25
|
6
participants
|
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CHS - Just for Fun (optional) | |||
Maple Pass Loop |
Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Registration opens Jul 21
|
7
participants
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You should own and be familiar with the Ten Essential Systems, and have sturdy, broken-in hiking boots and appropriate hiking attire (no cotton!). Trekking poles and traction devices (YakTrax, Micro Spikes, Stablicers, etc.) are recommended but not required.
You must register for this course to see course materials.