Seattle Nomads Backpack

Youth activity: Nomads

Seattle Nomads Backpack - Indian Heaven via Cultus Creek

Summer backpacking trip to the Indian Heaven Wilderness with the Nomads.

  • Strenuous
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 13.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,150 ft
  • 11:30am, Friday Aug 6: meet at Merwin Park for picnic lunch/stretch break.
  • Return Aug 8

Please review the trip sheet.

Route/Place

Indian Heaven via Cultus Creek


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag/Sleeping pad
  • Pack cover or plastic bag for water repellence
  • Wool/synthetic socks (minimum of three pairs)
  • Hiking Boots
  • Layers
  • Warm jacket
  • Warm pants
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Camp shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Bowl, Cup, Spoon
  • Water (at least two liters)
  • Headlamp/Flashlight (spare batteries)
  • Trekking Poles
  • Van Bag with change of clothes, snacks, money for on road (optional)
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Sunscreen
  • 10 Essentials

OPTIONAL

  • Camera
  • Playing cards
  • Hacky sack
  • Frisbee
  • Journal and pen

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

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