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Seattle Explorers Mountaineers Lodge Weekend

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Seattle Explorers Mountaineers Lodge Weekend - Baker Lodge

Explorers stay at one of the rustic Mountaineers Lodges for a weekend of snowy adventure.

Contacts

Tom Knee
Tom Knee
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Casual

Lodge weekends offer Explorer families the opportunity to explore new, snowy pursuits and provide a warm and welcoming home base to explore from. Lodge activities include: snowshoeing, cross country or downhill skiing, sledding, snow cave building, board games, etc. 

Meals are included. 

IMPORTANT INFO

REQUEST GEAR BY Feb 24

  • Snowshoes or trekking poles: Tom will bring 10 youth/10 adult
  • Other gear: Submit your request to the gear library

    Friday Mar 3: Meet at the Baker Lodge at the earliest you can. We realize it is a school day and traffic is rough, Tom and Dmario will get to the Lodge around 5pm to ensure all can make it in.

    YOU MUST TAKE A COVID TEST BEFORE ENTERING THE LODGE. This can be in Seattle or at the doorstep but any positive persons will be denied entry. 

    Route/Place

    Baker Lodge


    • Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
      Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
      Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
    • See full route/place details.
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    Required Equipment

    Required Equipment

    CLOTHES

    • Boots (insulated and waterproof) 
    • Gaiters (optional but recommended)* 
    • Warm clothing and extra synthetic layers
    • Long underwear top and bottom (synthetic) 
    • Wool or synthetic socks (multiple pairs!!) 
    • Liner socks (optional but recommended) 
    • Fleece or wool sweater
    • Waterproof shell (jacket with hood and pants) 
    • Waterproof gloves
    • Liner gloves
    • Set of PJ’s to wear in the lodge
    • Stocking hat (wool or synthetic) 
    • Brimmed cap 
    • Lodge slippers
    • Sleeping stuff

    GEAR

    • Snowshoes* 
    • Poles*
    • A helmet for sledding
    • Backpack for snow activities and carrying stuff*
    • Duffle bag to carry everything else
    • Sleeping bag and pillow case 
    • If sleeping in the lodge, just a lightweight sleeping bag and pillow case will do (mattresses/pillows provided by lodge)
    • If sleeping in a cave, bring two sleeping pads and a heavyweight sleeping bag*

    OTHER

    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Water (at least 2L) 
    • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste)
    • Camera (optional) 
    • First Aid Kit  
    • Headlamp 

    BORROWING GEAR?

    • Snowshoes: Email the trip leader
    • Other gear: Submit your request to the gear library
    Trip Reports