Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Marmot Pass
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
- Sat, Jun 24, 2023 — Sun, Jun 25, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 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
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on May 1.
Route/Place
Marmot Pass & Buckhorn Mountain
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Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - See full route/place details.
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