Join the REI Outdoor School's professional guides and on a scenic snowshoe tour of some of the areas best winter trails. Enjoy the cool air, quiet, and beauty of a landscape blanketed in snow. During this course guides will captivate you with information on the surrounding areas history and nature all while we take in the snowy sights of winter at a relaxed pace. Prior snowshoeing experience is recommended (Introduction to Snowshoeing Class or equivalent skills). This is not a skills class and students should be able to snowshoe for 2-3 miles.
Find local snowshoe trails to enjoy
What to bring with you
Gear list
A list of required and optional gear items to bring to class, as well as gear provided by REI.
Bring to class:
(Required)
Base Layers - Wool or synthetic.
Daypack - Large enough to carry water, food and layers.
Insulated/Waterproof Boots - Suitable for snowshoeing.
Personal Prescription Medications - Including, but not limited to, epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylactic allergies.
Rain Gear - Waterproof/resistant jacket, pants and hat.
Snacks
Synthetic/Wool Layers - Clothing that retains warm when wet.
Warm Gloves
Warm Hat
Warm Jacket - Down or Synthetic.
Warm Socks - Wool or Synthetic.
Water Bottle
(Optional)
Lip Balm/Protection
Personal Snowshoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen - +15 SPF or higher
Provided by REI:
Group First Aid Kit - Contents include wound care items and over the counter medications for minor injuries and illnesses
