DATE AND TIME:
Saturday February 20th, 2027 9am-4pm
Please arrive by 8:45am and be prepared to start at 9am
LOCATION: We will meet at a TBD location in the vicinity of Easton, WA. Due to the nature of snow tracking being heavily dependent on the weather, we will reach out as we get closer to the program date to share the exact location. We will likely plan a carpool from the west side of Snoqualmie Pass (likely the Preston Park and Ride) for whoever is interested.
A NOTE FROM THE PROGRAM TEAM:
Thank you for registering for Snow Tracking. We are excited to meet you! This page contains information that you will need to prepare for this program. Please read it carefully.
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please contact Wilderness Awareness School at (425) 788-1301 or [email protected]; our office hours are 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
If you have any questions about registration, refunds, or transfers, please visit our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
Sincerely,
Kevin O’Malley and Mark Kang O’Higgins
Lead Instructor
Shivani Gogna
Program Manager
WHAT TO EXPECT:
We will spend the entire day outside in the field. When you leave your car, please bring all the food and gear you need to be out the entire day. Be prepared to dress in waterproof thermal layers so that you can adjust easily (see attached gear list) and wear clothes you can get dirty, muddy, and wet.
We strive to balance theory with hands-on practice in a safe learning environment. We ask you to turn off your electronic devices in class and to only access it for essential needs.
FACILITIES:
While we will strive to be based out of a location with restrooms, be prepared to be out in the field, away from facilities, for most of the day.
FOOD:
Food is not provided for this course. Please bring your lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.
WHAT TO PACK:
Please bring the following items. This list is designed with your comfort and safety in mind and takes into account the variable weather possibilities during Winter in Western Washington.
- At least 2 Liters of Water
- Daypack (to carry lunch, water, supplies, etc.)
- Small field notebook (“write in the rain” brand recommended)
- Pencils and pens
- Snowshoes are required. If you don’t own any, you can easily rent them at REI for ~$30 for a day at the Seattle and Issaquah locations, or at many local outfitters.
- Clothing that is warm and weatherproof, with multiple layers that you can add/remove during the day. Please remember we are snow tracking, so we will be in snow all day.
- Wool, fleece, or synthetic pants (not cotton)
- Synthetic long underwear top and bottom (not cotton)
- Wool, fleece, or synthetic jacket (not cotton)
- Rain jacket, rain pants, and rain hat
- Wool socks
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Appropriate waterproof/weatherproof footwear