Winter Camping Course
Winter Camping Course
Winter Camping Course
Winter Camping Course

Winter Camping Course

Starting from

$399.00
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CALL TO BOOK:
(206) 413-5418

Spend two days snowshoeing through some of Washington’s most scenic and peaceful places while learning the skills you’ll need to become a proficient winter traveker. Develop essential camping skills to increase your comfort in a winter landscape. Receive hands-on experience traveling, navigating, camping, cooking, and sleeping in a snowy environment. This weekend trip will give you the confidence you need to start venturing deeper into the wilderness and exploring wild places.

Whether you have a specific objective in mind, or you're looking to get out with a group, we can find the right trip for you!

Duration

  • 2 days
  • 1 night

Season

  • Winter

Client:Guide Ratio

6:1

Minimum Participants

2

Day 1 - Arrive at your designated meeting location by 8am to go over equipment, distribute group gear, and finish loading your packs before driving to the trailhead.

Plan to snowshoe for several hours before reaching basecamp. Along the way, your instructor will assess avalanche conditions and go over general winter travel safety and proper snowshoe technique. By mid afternoon you'll arrive at your home for the evening and get started shoveling out a tent platform or snow cave. After all your hard work, there will be time to relax before a hot meal and a good night's sleep.

Day 2 - Wake up in the beautiful backcountry and enjoy a morning of coffee, breakfast, and conversation as the sun's rays begin to warm you. You will get the chance to learn about winter ecology and survival skills and practice navigation before packing up camp for the hike out. You can expect to be back to the trailhead around 4pm.

  • Some experience snowshoeing and backpacking is recommended.
  • Any additional backcountry experience will enhance your ability to learn, but is not required.
  • Ability to snowshoe for 6 hours with a 40 lb pack, 2 days in a row.
  • Ability to contribute to shoveling snow.
  • Previous experience spending long days in the cold is a plus.
  • Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
  • 3-5 days before your course you will receive an email from your guide containing even more details, including the exact meetup location and time.
  • Plan to attend a virtual pre-trip meeting in the evening a few days before your course begins. This is required and a great opportunity to meet your guide, review gear, discuss your trip plan, and ask any last minute questions. The exact time of your meeting will be set by your instructor and noted in their welcome email.
  • Leading up to your course, make sure to eat healthy, drink extra water, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Please arrive on time and ready to go at your pre-arranged meeting location. Upon arrival, we'll distribute any group gear and finish loading our packs. From there we will caravan to the trailhead.
  • All along the way, our office team is available via email or phone to answer any questions you may have.

This course will leave you with knowledge and practical application of:

  • How to plan, organize, equip, and safely implement a multi-day winter camping trip.
  • How to stay warm and dry in a winter environment.
  • Navigation and snow travel techniques.
  • Winter ecology.
  • Responsible backcountry practices and Leave No Trace ethics.
  • Tent and/or snow cave construction.
  • Cooking in a winter environment.

PLUS:

  • A fun experience you’ll remember forever! 
  • A sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals for the trip.
  • Confidence in your newfound skills and where to take them next.
  • Tips and tricks to add to your toolbox from our professional and knowledgeable guides.

Equipment List

Payment & Cancellation Policies

Travel Information & Trip Insurance

Meet the Team

Gratuities

FAQs

Winter Camping Course

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