Youth activity
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Snow Cave Building - Paradise
Build snow caves and practice winter camping!
Contacts
- Sat, Jan 31, 2026 — Sun, Feb 1, 2026
- Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Youth
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy, Easy/Moderate
- Casual
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 14 (16 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
We will spend the day frolicking in the snow and digging snow caves.
Snowshoes: Can borrow snowshoes from The Mountaineers. If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.
Trip Sheet: Posted within two weeks prior to the trip.
Parking: [Pass required??]
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.
TBD
Paradise
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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*
- Van shoes
- Camera (optional)
- First Aid Kit
If you'd like to borrow gear (including snowshoes), please submit your request to the gear library.