Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Spectacle Lake
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, Jul 14, 2023 — Sun, Jul 16, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 21.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- Pace: 1.5 to 2 mph depending on terrain
- 4 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting place and time will 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
Pete & Spectacle Lakes
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Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207 - 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