Family Backpack Trip at Snoqualmie Ranger District, Washington
This is a perfect first-time backpacking trip for families with children. If families are experienced in bringing kids on hiking trips, we may accommodate children under the age of nine-years-old. If this is a first-time excursion, the trip is suitable for children ages nine and up. Gear up and set-out for the beautiful alpine lakes of the Cascade Range, where soaring mountains are reflected in blue glacier lakes. Learn the fundamentals of backpacking at a relaxed pace with other families and new backpackers. We have three wonderful options to choose from:
- Annette Lake
- Snow Lake
- Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Skills Taught in Family Backpacking Trip:
- Basic wilderness safety
- Leave No Trace
- Light-packing and proper backpacking mechanics
- Wilderness cooking: planning, preparation, and clean up
Duration
2 DaysPassport
Not Required for AmericansMinimum Age
N/AActivity
BackpackingAccommodation
Tents
- All permits and fees
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Hot Drinks
- Stoves/Cook Kits
- Tents
- Guide Services
- Pre-trip Planning Information
- Backpacking and general outdoor safety skills

- Transportation
- Lunches/Snacks
- Gratuities for Guides
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Backpack
- Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat
- Hiking shoes
- Outdoor clothing: base layers, rain clothes, fleece or down jackets for insulation
- Lunches/Snacks