Seattle Pathfinders Mountaineers Lodge Weekend

Youth activity: Pathfinders

Seattle Pathfinders Mountaineers Lodge Weekend - Meany Lodge

Pathfinders stay at one of the rustic Mountaineers Lodges for a weekend of snowy adventure.

  • Casual

8AM: Arrive at Crystal Springs Parking (overnight lot #4) ready to load the Snow Cat

Lodge weekends offer Nomad families the opportunity to explore new, snowy pursuits and provide a warm and welcoming home base to explore from. Lodge activities include: snowshoeing, cross country or downhill skiing, sledding, snow cave building, board games, etc. 

Meals are included. 

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Trip Sheet: Here
  • Parking: $25 Sno-Park Pass
  • Weather: NOAA | Windy
  • Road Conditions: WSDOT
  • Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Tom to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.

BORROWING GEAR?

REQUEST GEAR BY Feb 16:

  • Snowshoes or trekking poles: Let the trip leader know
  • Other gear: Submit your request to the gear library
    Route/Place

    Meany Lodge


    Roster
    Required Equipment

    Required Equipment

    Clothes

    • Boots (insulated and waterproof) 
    • Gaiters (optional but recommended)* 
    • Warm clothing and extra synthetic layers
    • Long underwear top and bottom (synthetic) 
    • Wool or synthetic socks (multiple pairs!!) 
    • Liner socks (optional but recommended) 
    • Fleece or wool sweater
    • Waterproof shell (jacket with hood and pants) 
    • Waterproof gloves
    • Liner gloves
    • Set of PJ’s to wear in the lodge
    • Stocking hat (wool or synthetic) 
    • Brimmed cap 
    • Lodge slippers
    • Sleeping stuff

    Gear

    • Snowshoes* 
    • Poles*
    • A helmet for sledding
    • Backpack for snow activities and carrying stuff*
    • Duffle bag to carry everything else
    • Sleeping bag and pillow case 
    • If sleeping in the lodge, just a lightweight sleeping bag and pillow case will do (mattresses/pillows provided by lodge)
    • If sleeping in a cave, bring two sleeping pads and a heavyweight sleeping bag*

    Other

    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Water (at least 2L) 
    • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste)
    • Camera (optional) 
    • First Aid Kit  
    • Headlamp 

    BORROWING GEAR?

    • Snowshoes: Email the trip leader
    • Other gear: Submit your request to the gear library
    Trip Reports