Seattle Explorer & Jr. MAC Snowshoe

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Seattle Explorer & Jr. MAC Snowshoe - Lanham Lake

Explorers and Jr. MACers will spend the day snowshoeing to Lanham Lake.

  • Winter Scramble, Moderate
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft

Borrowing Gear?

  • Snowshoes or Trekking Poles: Let the trip leader know by Feb 4
  • Any other outdoor gear: Let the gear library know by Feb 4

Important info

  • Trip Sheet: Please review the trip sheet.
  • Parking: No parking pass needed.
  • Weather: Wunderground | NOAA
  • Road Conditions: WSDOT 
  • Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Katy to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.

*To sign up for Explorer/Jr. MAC combo trips, do it on this page, NOT the course page. For all other trips, sign up via the course page. If confused, refer to the registration instructions on the course page.

Route/Place

Lanham Lake & Sam Hill Peak



  • USGS Stevens Pass

    Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX

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

Required Equipment

  • Snowshoes (Mountaineers can provide)
  • Trekking poles
  • Boots (insulated and waterproof)
  • Gaiters
  • 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 bottles (at least 2L)
  • Lunch
  • Van shoes
  • Camera (optional)

If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library by Feb 4.

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