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Seattle Explorers Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)

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Seattle Explorers Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)

[MOUNTAIN GOAT POD] Planned by two of your very own Explorers, join for one night of backpacking to Goat Lake.

Contacts

Thomas Robey
Thomas Robey
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,280 ft

Meet Saturday AM at the trailhead
Return Sunday PM

Seattle Explorers will go on a backpack trip to Goat Lake!  (Meet at the Trailhead for a 9:45 departure.)

Please read the trip sheet.

Route/Place

Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Mountaineers have a gear library for some selected items. Reservations need to be made in advance, so please email Katy (katys@mountaineers.org) by OCT 7 with the items from the list below you need to borrow (including sizes if applicable).

  • Overnight pack
  • Water bottles and portable water filter
  • Hiking boots and water shoes; consider gaiters for muddy trails
  • Towel
  • Toilet paper, shovel (there is a pit toilet at the trailhead)
  • Bring a tent, rain fly and footprint
  • Lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch (SNACKS TOO!)
  • Backpacking stove, fuel, pans, personal utensils
  • Sleeping bags, pad and pillow
  • Shoulder Season Clothing: lots of layers including rain shell, sweaters, long underwear, extra dry socks, hat and mittens
  • Topo map, compass
  • Flashlight

Optional:

  • Book
  • Cards
  • Fishing Gear

10 ESSENTIALS

  • Food (plus extra just in case)
  • Water (plus extra just in case)
  • Extra clothes
  • Shelter (tent for overnight)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Sunscreen, SPF lip balm & Sunglasses
  • Map & Compass
  • Repair kit (pocketknife, duct tape)
  • Headlamp/flashlight x2 (or one plus extra batteries)
  • Whistle
  • Firestarter → (for your chaperone!)
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