Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Ozette Triangle
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, May 19, 2023 — Sun, May 21, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 15.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 750 ft
- Pace: 1 to 1.5 mph depending on terrain
- 6 (6 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
Ozette Triangle
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Green Trails Ozette No. 130S
Custom Correct Ozette Beach Loop
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
Green Trails Olympic Coast Beaches No. 99S - 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
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
Trip Reports