Valentines day Snow skills/Snowshoe outing

We'll be heading up to Stevens Pass for a short 1 mile snowshoe climb to skyline lake where Ali will demonstrate how to build a snow cave and go over self arrest techniques. We'll meet at the Ash way park and ride in Lynnwood at 9:30. Then caravan from there (Ali and Sirima are driving Cara, Jen, Greg). Please talk to aquantances to work out carpool arrangements. Should be back at the park and ride by 5PM. Here's list of minimum items you'll need:

1. Snow or hiking waterproof boots.
2. Layered clothing (snow or rain shells for pant/top)
3. Hat/gloves.
4. Snowshoes (rent from REI the night before and you can return on Sunday AM for a 1 day charge Approx $8-10 a pair)
5. Water and lunch

If you want to bring more items feel free to bring a hot termos of beverage for yourself and check out the snowshoe gear list although I'll have all these items on me.


snowshoe daytrip list

Skills covered: snowshoeing, shelter, winter clothes, ice axe self arrest practice.

Please RSVP and call me if your running late (425) 760 1416. So far it looks like 5-7 couples/groups are going but only a few RSVPs.


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