
Youth activity: Nomads
Seattle Nomads Snowshoeing - Wenatchee Crest
Join us for a 6 mile round trip snowshoe on the east side of the cascades along the Wenatchee Crest. 400 ft of elevation and beautiful views on a clear day. The little extra drive typically means smaller crowds than along the I-90 corridor.
- Sun, Mar 13, 2022
- Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Youth
- Beginner
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 4,500 ft
- 1 (5 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- 2 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Mountaineers can provide snowshoes. If you'd like to borrow snowshoes, please submit your request to the trip leader by February 28th.
- Trip Sheet: Can be found here
- Road Conditions: Snoqualmie Pass | Blewett Pass
- Weather Forecast: Wunderground | NOAA
- Parking: SnoPark Pass required
- Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Justin to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.
- 10:00 AM Meet ready to start in the Sno-Park lot on the northbound side of the road (across from trailhead) at the top of Blewett Pass
- Breaks and lunch as needed
- Return to trail head by 3:00pm
Required Equipment
- Snowshoes (Can borrow from the Mountaineers)
- Snowshoe poles (Can borrow from the Mountaineers)
- Boots (insulated and waterproof)
- Gaiters if deemed necessary
- 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 (at least 2L)
- Lunch/Snacks
- Day pack (small backpack with hip belt preferred)
- Van shoes
- Camera (optional)
If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library by February 28th.