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Intermediate Snowshoe - Field Trip 1 (Avalanche)

Field trip: Intermediate Snowshoeing

Intermediate Snowshoe - Field Trip 1 (Avalanche) - Dead Horse Creek

Intermediate Snowshoe Field Trip 1 (Avalanche)

Contacts

Danny Casady
Danny Casady
Primary Leader
  • Easy, Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft

This all day field trip will cover travel in avalanche terrain, introduction to companion rescue, and construction of emergency shelters. 

Field Trip: Saturday February 15, 2025

Meeting place and time to be determined in class. 

Location and date subject to change based on weather conditions and snowpack.

Route/Place

Paradise


  • 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.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Glacier Glasses or Sun Glasses - Consider extra clear/yellow lenses for flat light conditions
Probe
Shovel
Beacon - Recommended but not required

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