| -- It makes for a SAFER and more ENJOYABLE time for you and everyone in the group. If you have questions, e-mail me ahead of time.
-- Need directions to Forest Park? Here's an area map Here's the park map -- Drop-ins may register on the day of trip if there is space available (we USUALLY have one or two last-minute cancellations). Note that your participation may be subject to the approval of the trip leader. -- Please keep your cell phones and other electronic gadgetry OFF while you are on the trails, and limit your phone usage in the van to NECESSARY calls only. Cell phone cameras are OK. -- I lead all trips shown below unless otherwise noted. -- Sorry, only registered participants may attend a trip. -- We ALMOST NEVER cancel a trip because of the weather, even when there is snow on the ground in Everett. Drive carefully to Forest Park, and let us handle it from there. Sometimes we may have to change the destination, but the trip will still go. Never assume that a trip is being cancelled unless you hear from us. Note: The storage boxes on our newer van are smaller than the old ones, so space is going to be at a premium on some of the snowshoe trips that are full or close to full. Anything you can do to pack compactly will help.
Saturday, January 14 - Snowshoe - Grace Lakes -- LED BY JANE LEWIS. Departs at 7:30am. Trip is currently FULL (thank you!!). Trip Description. Grace Lakes is right next to Stevens Pass Ski Area, and the tour begins from the ski area parking lot at about 4150.' As of January 9, there was about 4-5 feet of snow on the ground there. Not much new snow is expected, so we most likely will have firm, settled old snow to walk on. Regardless, the scenery is nice, and we'll get to see two of the Grace Lakes, going as high as 4600.' WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). Sunday, January 22 - Ski -- Iron Horse Trail -- LED BY CAROLYN HENRI. Departs at 8:00am. This trip has space available. Trip description. Snow is good at Snoqualmie Pass, and the trail is groomed regularly and should be in good shape. For this tour, you can ski a one-way route of 8 miles from the Hyak Sno-Park to the Crystal Springs Sno- Park, or you can do an out-and-back route from the Hyak end. The trail is at about 2600,' and is level, scenic, and easy. WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). Saturday, January 28 - Snowshoe - Hurricane Ridge -- LED BY CARL PRINCE. Departs at 7:00am. Trip is currently FULL (thank you!!). Trip Description. This is a spectacular area, but it is fairly high (over 5000') and can be prone to stormy weather at times. Make sure you have checked the weather link and are prepared for the conditions. The snowshoeing is relatively easy ,mostly following a wide, gentle road. There are some ups and downs, so you need some energy to manage the 600' or so of elevation gain. Plan to go from the Visitor Center to the Hurricane Hill Trailhead and back. WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). Friday, February 3 - Ski/Snowshoe -- Moonlight on the Mountain Loop -- LED BY JANE LEWIS & BARRY MARTIN. Departs at 2:00pm. This trip is currently FULL (thank you!). Trip description. Two vehicles will be going on this very fun, popular trip. We park at the Deer Creek closure gate and follow the road to the picnic area (2 miles each way). You can snowshoe or ski. Remember to bring a headlamp, mug, spoon, and bowl. Hot drinks, soup, bread, and desserts will be served. WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). Saturday, February 4 - Ski - Lake Easton State Park -- LED BY CAROLYN HENRI. Departs at 8:00am. Trip has spaces available. Trip Description. The groomed trails here had not been groomed in early January, but hopefully new snow will bring better conditions. The current grooming report can be found here. There is nice gentle skiing here, and if it is not skiable, there will be an alternate destination chosen. WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). Sunday, February 5 - Snowshoe - Family Snowshoe Tour at Iron Horse Trail -- LED BY CHERYL WILLIS. Departs at 9:00am. Trip is currently FULL (thank you!). Trip Description. The gentle ground here makes for nice and easy fun on the snow. We will provide hot drinks, and try to find a fun sliding hill too. WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). Saturday, February 11 - Snowshoe - Skyline Lake -- Departs at 7:30am. Trip is currently FULL (thank you!). Trip Description. Always a fun place to snowshoe, located right above Stevens Pass. Expect plenty of snow and scenery. Elevation at start is 4060,' the lake is about 5000,' and we usually top out at about 5300.' WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). Sunday, February 12 - Snowshoe - Mount Rainier - Faraway Rock -- Departs at 7:00am. Trip is currently FULL (thank you!). Trip Description. This is a new destination, but in an area some of you should be famiiar with. We start at Narada Falls Parking Area in Mt. Rainier National Park (elev.4600) and follow the route toward Reflection Lakes. Rather than drop to the lakes from Inspiration Saddle (5000') we stay up high and finish at the Faraway Rock viewpoint (5200'). There should be plenty of nice, deep snow. WEATHER FORECAST. HOURLY WEATHER GRAPH (more detailed). MORE UPCOMING TRIPS TO COME |
| Look for this sign when you arrive at Forest Park for your trip. It will direct you toward the lot where you should park your vehicle for the day. If you BACK IN when you park, it makes the exiting process much safer and easier at the end of the day. Park Map here. |
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