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CHS Tacoma September Graduation Hikes

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS Tacoma September Graduation Hikes - Quartz Creek & Blethen Lake

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Contacts

David Judish
David Judish
Primary Leader
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,200 ft

Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants.

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students.  Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Be aware that this seldom traveled route may involve some brush, some routefinding, and minor scrambling over rocks at creek crossings.

Route/Place

Quartz Creek, Blethen Lake & Rooster Mountain

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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