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Winter Hike

Snowshoeing

Getting started

Explore the winter wonderland of the PNW with Gearhouse on a snowshoeing adventure! Whether you're a seasoned explorer or strapping on snowshoes for the first time, we’ll take you to the best trails for fresh snow, stunning alpine views, and maybe even a cheeky snowball fight. No lift lines, no crowds—just crisp mountain air, quiet forests, and the crunch of snow beneath your feet. Gear up, grab a friend, and let's wander through the snow together!​

What you'll need

Gear
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Includes MSR snowshoes and collapsible trekking poles

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Keep the snow away from your ankles and down your shoes

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Kahtoola MICROspikes® Traction System allows anyone to get out and enjoy most any condition.

Packing List

Alright! You've secured your gear, what else is there?

  • Snowshoes & trekking poles

  • Layered clothing appropriate to the weather.

  • Snow/Rain pants 

  • Lunch & snacks

  • 1-2L water

  • Day pack with 10 essentials: food, water, sun protection, clothing, navigation, headlamp, fire starter, repair kit, first aid, emergancy blanket.

  • Optional: microspikes, sit pad, Gaitors

Skill Check 

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  1. Snowshoeing in the PNW is about as easy as walking—if walking involved oversized foot paddles, the occasional faceplant in powder, and figuring out how to layer so you're not sweating one minute and freezing the next.

Where to go

  1. Skyline Lake

  2. Gold Creek Pond

  3. Franklin Falls

GOT QUESTIONS?

Take a tour or chat with us

HOURS

Open everyday except holidays

Basecamp Cafe
  Monday - Friday 7:30am-8pm

  Saturday - Sunday 7am-7pm

Gear Window

  Monday - Friday 12pm-8pm

  Saturday - Sunday 8am-4pm
(Closed on Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, and 4th of July)

CONTACT

Basecamp Cafe: (206) 309-5088

Gearhouse: (206) 466-0575

ask@joingearhouse.com

800 E Thomas St.

Seattle, WA 98102

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