Seattle Explorers Snowshoe

Youth activity: Explorers

Seattle Explorers Snowshoe - Skyline Lake

Join us for a day of snowshoeing!

  • Easy
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft

Mountaineers can provide snowshoes. If you'd like to borrow snowshoes, please submit your request to the trip leader by January 15th, 2022

Trip Sheet: Trip Sheet 

Parking: Heading east on Hwy-2, turn left at the top of the pass and park in Lot C.

Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Dave Mayer at dmayer25@hotmail.com to request that a friend or sibling be able to join. 

  • No parking pass is required 
  • Bring your own lunch / snacks. Possibly a thermos of hot chocolate
Route/Place

Skyline Lake, Skyline Ridge & Tye Peak



  • 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.
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)

If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library by January 15.

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