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Seattle MAC - Overnight Snow Camping Trip

Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club

Seattle MAC - Overnight Snow Camping Trip - Paradise Area (winter)

An overnight snow camp to practice our snow camping and winter layering skills! This trip has no prerequisites, still see leader's notes.

Contacts

Dave Bryan
Dave Bryan
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy, Easy/Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • 18 (18 capacity)
  • 3 (3 capacity)
  • 3 (3 capacity)
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

See trip sheet for details. 

Practice snow camping skills and test out your layering system. Participants have the option of sleeping in a tent or attempting to dig and sleep in a snow cave for the night (bring a tent as a backup just in case). 

Route/Place

Paradise


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Snowshoes (Program will provide)
  • Snowshoe poles (Program will provide)
  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pack cover or plastic bag for water repellence
  • Wool/synthetic socks (at least three pairs)
  • Boots (insulated, waterproof)
  • Long sleeve (synthetic)
  • Long underwear (synthetic)
  • Warm jacket (fleece or wool)
  • Warm pants (fleece or wool)
  • Waterproof shell (jacket and pants, breathable, with a hood on the jacket)
  • Down jacket or extra fleece layer
  • Underwear (at least three pairs; synthetic)
  • Stocking cap (wool or synthetic)
  • Brimmed hat
  • Waterproof gloves/mittens (at least two pairs)
  • Liner gloves
  • Bandana or buff
  • Sunglasses/goggles (Polarized, broad spectrum UV protection)
  • Bowl, Cup, Spoon
  • Water bottles (at least two liters)
  • Headlamp/flashlight (spare batteries and bulb)
  • Van shoes
  • Personal Hygiene items
    • Toothbrush/toothpaste
    • Biodegradable soap
    • Gender specific items
    • Washcloth
    • Sunscreen
    • Comb
    • Personal Medications
  • Optional items
    • Camera
    • Playing cards
    • Hacky sack
    • Frisbee
    • Journal and pen
    • Instruments (harmonica, etc.)
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