Information for your Snowshoe Walk
THE WALKS ARE NOT YET SCHEDULED FOR This Season
If you would like to be put on a information list please call Kim Larned at (509) 852-1062
(This is last season's info -- should be similar to this years.)
When & Where to meet --
We will meet at the Forest Service Information Center at Snoqualmie Pass at 9:30 AM (Get off east bound I-90 at exit 52 --bear to the right -- the Forest Service Information Center is past the Summit West lodge -- just past it on the right hand side of the road -- a small gray building next to a kiosk and flag pole --there are several 15 minute parking spots in front of the building.)
We will be going to the Gold Creek Snow Park. (from the Forest Service Information Center continue east on the frontage road for about 2 miles-- you will go past Summit Central and past the parking lot for Summit East -- follow the road to the left under I-90 -- 100 yards past the underpass is the entrance to the Gold Creek Snow Park -- turn right and follow the road in about 1 mile you will pass a road on the left (it will not be plowed) we will meet there at the begriming of that road -- park you car grab your snowshoes) -- Remember You will need a snow park permit. You can find out where to buy them or you can buy a daily permit one line. Below are the prices of the various permits and a link to the State Parks site.
| A dollar handling fee is charged when Sno-Park permits are purchased from retail locations or on-line. As a result, the fee for Sno-Park permits are as follows: | |||
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Permit Type
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If Purchased from State Parks
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If Purchased from Retail Vendor
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If Purchased
On-Line |
| One-Day |
$8
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$9
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$9
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| Seasonal |
$20
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$21
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Not Available
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| Special Groomed Trails |
$20
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$21
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Not Available
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What we will be doing -- To a large extent that will be up to you. We have done some avalanche clinic work and winter survival information. We will be stopping at some point to eat. So you should bring something to eat. You should bring water. And you should assume the worst about the weather and prepare for that. We will start up the Gold Creek Valley on The Gold Creek Trail. How far we go will depend on conditions and you. The whole trip will cover between 3 and 5 miles, again depending on conditions.
What to bring - Bring what you would normally bring for a day hike -- the ten essentials is a good list to start with if you are uncertain. If you have questions or need more information then please contact me. (see below)
Need more info -- contact Mike Marshall -- after 6:00PM -- (425) 434-6690 -- or anytime --mike@passtimes.us
