Youth activity: Pathfinders

Seattle Pathfinders Snow Cave Building - Paradise Area (winter)

Join Pathfinders for a weekend snow camping in MRNP. We will be camping less than 0.5 m from our car, set up camp, and build furniture and caves in snow. No prior experience necessary. This is a great beginner snow camping trip.

Contacts

Dragana Lassiter

Primary Leader

Qualified Youth Leader

Sat, Mar 7, 2026 — Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Committee: Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Snowshoeing Category: Basic
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 0.5 mi

Members: $5.00 Guests: $5.00
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Availability: 5 (8 capacity)
Chaperone Availability: 3 (6 capacity)
Registration Open: Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Registration Closed: Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Pathfinders get a taste for backcountry travel!

IMPORTANT INFO

Trip Sheet
EAP:
Parking: National Park Pass
Carpool: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/d9koip
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Rainier/forecasts/4392
Road Conditions: We will check gate opening status and road conditions in AM before we get on the road. Every vehicle must carry chains. https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email [NAME] 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 [peoples with ancestral lands where we are - use this map to determine], 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.

Meeting place and time

See Trip Sheet for details.

Route/Place

Paradise

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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