2024 Mountaineering Training Series

In Person Education — Snoqualmie Pass Exit 52
Safety & Snow Preparation

Location:
Snoqualmie Pass Parking Lot off Exit 52
1001 WA-906, Snoqualmie Pass, WA

Schedule:
1pm: Meet in the Big Parking Lot to the right of the offramp of Exit 52.

1:15pm: Walk over to the Trail where we will be training. About a 10-15 minute walk.

1:30pm: Gather Together & Learn How to Self Arrest.
Want to come prepared?
You can get a run-down of how to self-arrest with an ice axe by clicking here. 

2pm: Break into smaller groups & start practicing!

3pm: Gather back up & learn some techniques on hiking in the snow.

3:30pm: Lastly, hear some pointers on how to fit your backpack to your back.

4pm: Walk back to our cars & head out!

Tips:
We are going to be spending a lot of time on snow and around snow, so be prepared for the cold.

Make sure to bring:

• Comfortable shoes/boots that you can play in the snow with.
• Warm big coat or puffy that is for cold weather.
• Layer as needed. – Liners for legs & arms, under armor, synthetic clothing, etc.
• Winter Gloves! – try to make sure they cover all your fingers, fingerless gloves are NOT recommended.
• Winter Hat / Beanie
• Sunglasses – not required, but recommended.

Members that registered for the 2024 Mountaineering Training Series will receive a reminder email with full details as well.
*Everyone is welcome to attend this Training & Education. If you did not register for the Mountaineering Training Series, but still want to learn, please join us by registering above.
**If you are attending with someone as their guest, make sure to list their name in your registration.

For questions, please contact:
info@recoverybp.org
(253)-778-6161