Explore Mount St. Helens by moonlight on this unique snowshoe adventure. We'll create a winter walk along a forest trail lit by luminaries to scenic June Lake. Here you can enjoy a campfire, hot drinks, and take in the views of Mount St. Helens in this special and unique setting. Experience night hiking at its best under the sparkling stars, dark woods and open vistas. REI will provide snowshoes, trekking poles, headlamps and expert tips for all levels of experience. We'll explore this beautiful area with or without snow.
Enjoy the beauty of this iconic mountain landscape after dark
Walk this trail with the glow of twinkly lights and lanterns all around
We'll enjoy our evening with or without snow
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.
Snow Jacket
Snow Pants
Synthetic/Wool Layers - Clothing that retains warm when wet.
Warm Gloves
Warm Hat
Warm Socks - Wool or Synthetic.
Water Bottle
(Optional)
Lip Balm/Protection
Personal Headlamp/Flashlight
Personal Snowshoes
Provided by REI:
Group First Aid Kit - Contents include wound care items and over the counter medications for minor injuries and illnesses
REI operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service for guiding in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Questions about REI Local Experiences? Call our Local Experiences team at 1-877-819-3803 or email us at portland-os@rei.com.
