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Seattle Pathfinders Snow Cave Building

Youth activity: Pathfinders

Seattle Pathfinders Snow Cave Building - Grace Lakes

Join us for a fun day of playing in the snow and building snow caves!

Contacts

Alvaro Juarez
Alvaro Juarez
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • FULL, 2 on waitlist (5 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • FULL (5 capacity)
  • Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
  • Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will spend about a day frolicking in the snow and digging snow caves. 

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Trip Sheet
  • EAP
  • Parking: stevens Pass Lot 4.
  • Carpool: Link here
  • Road Conditions:Traction tires advised.
  • Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Alvaro to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.
  • Land Acknowledgement:We will be recreating on the lands/waters of the Pacific Northwest Indian Tribes, including the Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla and Nisqually people, who live here and steward these lands and waters as they have since time immemorial. The Seattle Mountaineers Youth Clubs encourage you to recreate mindfully and respectfully on our upcoming trip to these native lands.

    Meet at Lot 4 at 8:45.

    Route/Place

    Grace Lakes


    • USGS Stevens Pass
      Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
      Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
    • See full route/place details.
    Roster
    Required Equipment

    Required Equipment

    • Snowshoes
    • Snowshoe Poles
    • 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
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Stocking hat (wool or synthetic) 
    • Brimmed cap 
    • Water (at least 2L) 
    • Lunch
    • Daypack

    BORROWING GEAR?

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