Enjoy one of the friendliest winter sports for beginners. Join a guide to learn the art of snowshoeing while enjoying the majestic beauty of winter.
We will start the day with meeting at our outdoor gear store in Redmond for a classroom session. We will provide snowshoes and poles to the class members, do a gear check and have a session covering snowshoe techniques, equipment and clothing required. We will carpool from there for our guided snowshoe trip.
Skills Taught:
- Selecting clothing and equipment for a snowshoe trip
- Winter Navigation
- Snow Travel techniques
- Keeping yourself warm and dry
Duration
Morning classroom session plus one-day tripNext Schedule
18 Aug 2018Activity
Snowshoeing, winter travelAccommodation
None
- Guide services/Instruction
- Classroom planning session.
- Snowshoes and backcountry poles.
- Guided snowshoe trip.

- Transportation (we will help arrange carpools or transportation can be provided for extra fees)
- Lunches/snacks
- Gratuities for guides
A complete packing list will be provided at the classroom session. You will be required to have the following, most of which we can rent to you for additional fees:
- Waterproof jacket & pants
- Wool or synthetic (no cotton) clothing layers
- Waterproof boots
- Gaiters
- Food and water
- Glacier glasses
- A backpack