Backpacking

Backpacks are under the leadership of the Hiking division. Website pages specific to backpacking are archives, photos, and trips. The rest of the pages are in common with Hiking.

Backpackers camp overnight, generally in tents, in the forests and mountains of Washington, while enjoying the company of other Mountaineers in groups of from three to eight. Many of us seek the solitude of wilderness, while others are interested in great views. Still others like the challenge and the fitness that come from multi-day trips that reach remote destinations by trails. Multi-day journeys often have the flexibility that enables loop trips, where a different route is taken back to the starting point. Some also like to set up a basecamp at a good camping location and then do day hikes to thoroughly explore an area.

Backpacking trips are organized by individual leaders under the auspices of The Everett Mountaineers Hiking Committee. Our leaders are experienced backpackers who like to share some of their favorite trips with others, and explore new places.

To lead backpacking trips for The Everett Mountaineers, leaders must attend a leader orientation session and lead one hike (not necessarily a backpack) mentored by an experienced hike leader.

Courses

The following Courses relevant to backpacking are offered by the Hiking Committee.

• The Ten Essentials - an introduction to preparation for safe travel on backcountry trails
• Navigation and Compass Use
• Backpacking

For additional information on Everett Mountaineers Backpacks or Hikes, please send e-mail to hiking@everettmountaineers.org.