Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Backpack

Youth activity

Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Backpack - Chain Lakes

Opportunity to hike and and experience spectacular geology.

  • Moderate
  • Casual

TBD

Join fellow Explorers and Jr. MACers for a night or two in the backcountry practicing navigation, trail finding, cooking, and camping skills. 

Trip Sheet: Posted within two weeks prior to the trip.

Parking: [Parking pass needed???]

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.

*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

Bagley & Chain Lakes


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag/Sleeping pad
  • Pack cover or plastic bag for water repellence
  • Wool/synthetic socks (minimum of three pairs)
  • Hiking Boots
  • Layers
  • Warm jacket
  • Warm pants
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Camp shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Bowl, Cup, Spoon
  • Water (at least two liters)
  • Headlamp/Flashlight (spare batteries)
  • Trekking Poles
  • Van Bag with change of clothes, snacks, money for on road (optional)
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Sunscreen
  • 10 Essentials

OPTIONAL

  • Camera
  • Playing cards
  • Hacky sack
  • Frisbee
  • Journal and pen

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

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