Field trip: Intermediate Snowshoeing Course
Int. Snowshoeing Field Trip #1 - Snow Travel & Ice-Axe Skills - Skyline Lake
Field trip #1 for the Seattle Intermediate Snowshoeing Course.
- Sat, Jan 25, 2025
- Seattle Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Intermediate
- Adults
- Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski, Winter Scramble
- Casual
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- 1 (12 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7:15 am at Stevens Parking Lot G
The field trip is your opportunity to practice the techniques presented in the lectures and reading material under the guidance of experienced instructors. Your mastery of the skills required for safe, enjoyable winter backcountry travel will be reviewed and discussed with you.
Adequate preparation is necessary in order to get the most benefit out of the field trip:
- Review lecture material, reading material and handouts.
- Practice the techniques beforehand.
- Bring adequate clothing and equipment for for a full, long day in the snow.
- Arrive early enough to park and make whatever preparations are necessary so you can be ready to begin at the starting time.
- Don't bring family, friends, or pets.
Note: It is Mountaineers policy that alcohol and controlled substances may not be used before or during club tours and field trips.
Skyline Lake, Skyline Ridge & Tye Peak
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
USGS Stevens Pass
USGS Labyrinth Mtn
Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144
Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
See "Required Equipment" in the Course description.