Intermediate Snowshoe - Field Trip 1 (Avalanche)

Field trip: Intermediate Snowshoeing

Intermediate Snowshoe - Field Trip 1 (Avalanche) - Paradise Area (winter)

Intermediate Snowshoe Field Trip 1 (Avalanche)

  • Easy, Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • 6 (14 capacity)
  • 4 (10 capacity)
  • Sun, Oct 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM
  • Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 5:30 PM
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This all day field trip will cover travel in avalanche terrain, introduction to companion rescue, and construction of emergency shelters. 

Field Trip: Saturday January 27, 2024 

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
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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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