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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

Alvaro Juarez
Alvaro Juarez
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Casual

Pre-trip Zoom meeting Feb 15 6pm-7pm:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87610515484?pwd=cmVSaVZpYWtpdmdFb3ZMT2VVbSs5dz09

Meeting ID: 876 1051 5484
Passcode: 913866

Arrive at Baker Lodge between 3pm and 8pm. 

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 02/16

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
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