Seattle Explorers Snowshoe

Youth activity: Explorers

Seattle Explorers Snowshoe - Franklin Falls

Join us for a day of snowshoeing!

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.5
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft

We will meet at Asahel Curtis Sno-Park parking lot

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IMPORTANT INFO

  • Trip Sheet: Here
  • Parking: NW Forest Pass
  • Carpool:  Here
  • Weather:  Here
  • Road Conditions: [note if 4WD or high clearance vehicle required/recommended; link WSDOT reports for passes; link Mt. Rainier Twitter if heading to Paradise, etc]
  • Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email D'Mario  to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.
  • Land Acknowledgement: We will be recreating on the lands of the Pacific Northwest Indian Tribes, who live here and steward these lands and waters as they have since time immemorial. The Seattle Mountaineers Youth Clubs encourage you to recreate mindfully and respectfully on our upcoming trip to these native lands.

BORROWING GEAR?

REQUEST GEAR BY [ADD DATE]

  • Snowshoes or trekking poles: Let the trip leader know
  • Other gear: Submit your request to the gear library

Route/Place

Franklin Falls


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Snowshoes (Mountaineers can provide)
  • Trekking poles
  • Boots (insulated and waterproof)
  • Gaiters
  • Warm clothing and extra synthetic layers
  • Long underwear top and bottom (synthetic)
  • Wool or synthetic socks
  • Liner socks (optional, but recommended)
  • Fleece or wool sweater
  • Waterproof shell (jacket and pants, breathable with hood on jacket)
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Liner gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Stocking hat (wool or synthetic)
  • Brimmed cap
  • Water bottles (at least 2L)
  • Lunch
  • Van shoes
  • Camera (optional)

BORROWING GEAR?

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