Lecture: Basic Snowshoeing Course
Basic Snowshoeing Lecture - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Lecture for the Basic Snowshoeing Course - Seattle 2024. This lecture will explain key snowshoeing principles and concepts, as well as gear and clothing choices.
Contacts
- Tue, Dec 12, 2023
- Seattle Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Beginner
- Adults
- Casual
- 13 (60 capacity)
- 3 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Goodman B and C from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
The goal of this course is to teach students to be safe, confident snowshoers and to enjoy winter fitness, nature and adventure. Topics of instruction will touch on all foundational elements of winter travel, including introductions to the selection, use and care of proper equipment (shoes, poles, packs, etc.); clothing and boots; conditioning and nutrition; ten essentials and safety; snow conditions and avalanche awareness; winter travel tips and techniques; weather conditions; and choosing an outing. We'll have recommendations for where to go, what to rent, what to buy. Questions are welcome!
There will be displays of gear in use by current snowshoe leaders/instructors, who will also field questions about gear choices.
Required Equipment
See "Required Equipment" in the Course description. You are not required to bring any gear to the lecture, however you are welcome to do so if you have a question that you would like to discuss with an instructor.