Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Golden Lakes Loop
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on May 1.
Contacts
Lara Linde
Primary Leader
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023 — Mon, Oct 2, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 24.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,200 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting place and time will be sent to registered participants.
TBD
Map (not for navigation): https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3820521.pdf
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on May 1.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or Ursack
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
Trip Reports