Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing
Basic Snowshoe Field Trip - Paradise Area (winter)
Basic Snowshoe Field Trip
- Sat, Jan 25, 2025
- Tacoma Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Basic
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 12 (31 capacity)
- FULL (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Field trip: Saturday January 25, 2025 at Paradise, Mt Rainier National Park. Field trip location and date may change due to weather and snow conditions.
We will be meeting at the South Hill Park N Ride to arrange carpools for those who want to carpool and then leave for Rainier.
Paradise
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Paradise No. 270S
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
There is some equipment that will be required to complete the course but we suggest that those new to snowshoeing refrain from purchasing new equipment until after the lecture. This will probably avoid a few of the missteps of over purchasing or purchasing inadequate gear. A sizable portion of the classroom evening is devoted to what gear to get, how/why to choose it and where it may be purchased or rented. Some of the things on the list are:
- Parka/ hard shell jacket
- Gloves
- Trekking/Snow Poles
- Boots
- Pack
- Outdoor Clothing (synthetic or wool)
- Water Bottle with insulation
- Hand warmers
- Gaiters
Do note that many people with some hiking experience will probably have a great deal of this gear. Our purpose is to show what you'll need, what are nice extras and what's available.
Check out the gear rentals: Snow Links