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DAY SNOWSHOE TRIPS
Day snowshoe trips provide the opportunity for great
exercise, learning about snowshoe technique, and having an excellent outdoor
experience. On our day trips we can go to a variety of
places, either in the Mt. Hood area or Mt. St.
 Helens, and usually travel about four to eight miles on a day trip depending on
your schedule and preferences. We cover snowshoe
technique and tips on being comfortable in the winter snow environment.
Prices:
Mt. Hood Area: 1 person - $200 each, 2 persons - $120 each, 3 persons - $110
each, 4+ persons - $100 each
Mt. St. Helens Area - 1 person - $250 each, 2 persons - $150 each, 3 persons -
$130 each, 4+ persons - $110 each
Includes professional guides, snowshoes, poles and boots,
hot drinks, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Portland.
You can snowshoe any day a guide is available.
2009 Dates:
Mt. Hood Trips
Whenever you want to go
Mt. St. Helens Trips
Whenever you want to go
Sign-up online or
call 503 297-5100, or 877 965-5100 (toll free)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
It is a joy to be out in the snow and be warm and
comfortable. While it’s typically not bitter cold in our snowshoe area, you
will enjoy the day much more if you have the appropriate clothing. It hurts
our heart to see cold, wet people on the mountain who are putting their
well-being at risk and having a miserable time. Ironically, you are more likely
to get cold if you first get too warm and end-up with dank, sweaty clothing.
Layering is important, as is having synthetic fiber clothing such as fleece and
polypropylene (which dries quickly) rather than cotton (which doesn’t). When
you are moving, you need less insulation because you are generating more heat.
When you stop, put on more layers to keep from getting chilled and
uncomfortable. You will need a daypack to carry your extra clothes and fluids. Please consult with us to ensure you are
properly dressed so you can enjoy your trip.
Here’s what you should have with you:Clothing
 | Warm snow boots |
| Wool or polypropylene socks with liners |
| Polypropylene or equivalent thermal underwear tops and bottoms |
| Warm sweater, fleece jacket, or wool shirt |
| Warm pants (No Jeans!) |
| Gore-Tex (or other water/wind-resistant material) Parka and Pants |
| Gloves/Mittens with windproof shells |
| Warm hat |
| Gaiters to keep snow out of your boots |
In Your Day Pack
| Ten Essentials
(These are things you should always have with you when venturing out into
the backcountry. However, your guides will have all of these items; so if
you plan on staying with the group, not everyone needs to have all of
these.)
 | Whistle |
| Map of area |
| Compass |
| Headlamp (with extra batteries and bulb
or another light) |
| Extra food and Clothing (wool socks,
dry gloves, more warm
things) |
| Sunscreen and lip protection |
| Pocket knife |
| Lighter or matches in waterproof container |
| Firestarter |
| First aid kit (Absolutely no drugs or medicines
that will make you drowsy or dizzy.)
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| Two and 1/2 Quarts of Fluids |
| Toilet Paper |
| Small insulation pad for sitting on |
| Handkerchief |
| Dark Sunglasses with side shields or Ski Goggles |
| Camera and film/memory card |
If you have any questions about the
activity or what to bring, please call Joe Whittington at Oregon Peak
Adventures, 503 297-5100 or 877 965-5100 toll free.
We can rent backpacks and some clothing
items at $5.00 per item. Please let us know if you wish to rent anything.
Equipment Recommendations
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