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Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Backpacking

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Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Backpacking - Third Beach

An overnight backpack to 3rd-beach for coastal exploration!

Contacts

Alvaro Juarez
Alvaro Juarez
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 280 ft

Meet at Mountaineers Program Center at 8am for caravan/carpool OR meet at trailhead by noon. 

Pathfinders and Nomads get a taste for backcountry travel! 

Trip Sheet: here

EAP: here

Group Org Sheet: here

Parking: National Park Pass / America the Beautiful pass

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.

*To sign up for Pathfinder/Nomad 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

Third Beach

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
  • Bear Cannister

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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