Youth activity
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Snowshoe - Paradise
Pathfinders and Nomads will spend the day snowshoeing and playing in the snow!
- Sat, Mar 12, 2022
- Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Youth
- Adults
- Easy, Easy/Moderate
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 3 (15 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- 8:45AM: Meet at Longmire at Mt. Rainier
- Return Saturday evening
Join the Pathfinders and Nomads for a day of snowshoeing and playing (and maybe a snowball or two!).
Borrowing Gear??
- Snowshoes or Trekking Poles: Let Katy know by March 1
- Other gear (see Required Equipment tab): Let the gear library know by March 1
Important info
- Trip Sheet: Please review before the trip.
- Parking: National Parks Pass/America The Beautiful; Day Pass can be purchased here.
- Road Conditions: Mt. Rainier Twitter
- Weather: Longmire (Wunderground) | NOAA | Mountain Forecast
- 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 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.
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 (can borrow from Mountaineers)
- Snowshoe 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
- Day pack (small backpack with hip belt preferred)
- Van shoes
- Camera (optional)
Borrowing Snowshoes: please let Katy know by March 1.
Borrowing other gear: please submit your request to the gear library by February 25.