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Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike

Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club

Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike - Change Peak

A conditioning hike to help prepare and train for backpack trips, longer backpack trips, glacier climbs, alpine rock climbs, etc.

Contacts

Matt Swenson
Matt Swenson
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • *Varies*, Strenuous, Winter Scramble
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 12.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,700 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph, though will vary based on group fitness and trail conditions.
  • 4 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 7:43 AM
  • Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
  • iCal Google

See trip sheet (forthcoming) for details, or reach out directly to the trip leader.

Hike will be led by volunteer leader, Matt Swenson. The current plan is to meet at the Mercer Island P&R at 8 AM, start hiking by 9 AM, and aim to be finished by 4-5 PM, including time for breaks and lunch. This route requires micro spikes and possibly snowshoes--please reach out directly to your leader, Matt Swenson, to request leader permission and learn the specific details if interested in the hike. This recent Washington Trails Association trip report has a representative photo of trail conditions.

Planned route here.

Local weather here.

Carpool signup here.

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Route/Place

Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)


  • Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
    USGS Chester Morse Lake
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Hiking boots or other sturdy shoes
  • Microspikes or other traction accessory for footwear
  • Warm clothes and extra synthetic layers
  • Waterproof shell
  • Water (at least two liters)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Lunch
  • Day Pack
  • Camera (optional)
  • Extra clothing for the ride back
  • 10 essentials
Trip Reports