Intro to Backpacking Practice Camp - Irish Cabin Property

Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking Practice Camp - Irish Cabin Property

Get some practice before you go on your first trip!

  • Easy

10am-3pm at the Irish Cabin Property near Carbon River Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. No parking pass needed. Directions to the property will be sent in a pre-trip email. Plan to spend 5 hours outside.

Alternate location may be substituted if the Carbon River Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park is not opened by the time of this activity. Practice camp at alternate location may not involve an overnight.

This practice camp will provide students with an idea of what it will be like preparing for their first backpacking trip and how they can fine tune their gear selections for a more comfortable experience. We will spend the morning and early afternoon practicing our backpacking skills which will include:

  • Carrying a weighted backpack on a day hike
  • Pack adjustment
  • Packing techniques
  • Setting up camp
  • Filtering water
  • Cooking dinner with your camp kitchen

 Some leaders will be car camping on the property to allow students the option to test their backpacking gear on an overnight before going on a real trip.

Route/Place

Irish Cabin Property



  • USGS Golden Lakes

    Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Overnight gear will be described in detail during the lectures.

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