🌨️ Snowshoeing 101: Step Into a Winter Wonderland! ❄️

Ready to explore the serene beauty of snow-covered forests? Join us for Snowshoeing 101, a fun adventure designed to teach you everything you need to know to confidently snowshoe on your own.

🏔️ Here’s what to expect:

• Engaging Orientation: Kick off your adventure at our welcoming Fife base with a quick, hands-on session where you’ll learn about snowshoe gear, clothing essentials, and route planning—all while getting acquainted with your friendly guides!
• Transportation: Transportation: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! You’re welcome to join us in one of our vans as we handle the snowy drive and any chain-ups, so you can head up the mountain stress-free.
• Guided Adventure: Gear up and step into the snowy forest alongside experienced, friendly guides who will share insights into the area’s natural and historical wonders, teach you how to navigate snowy terrain safely, and cover everything you need to know about snowshoeing!
• All-Inclusive Convenience: We’ve got you covered with transportation, snowshoes, trekking poles, backpacks, and all required permits or entrance fees.

This day trip is perfect for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike! Learn new skills, meet new friends, and discover the magic of winter in a supportive group setting.

📅 Return to base: Around 5-6 PM (timing may vary with trail conditions).

🎒 Just bring yourself! We’ll take care of the rest.

Spaces are limited—don’t miss your chance to step into a winter wonderland! ❄️ Sign up today for this unforgettable snowy adventure!

Let’s make winter your new favorite season!

What to bring: Packing List, lunch, and snacks!

Highlights

Learn the fundamentals of snowshoeing!

Difficulty Level

Beginner: Gear and route education for those who are new to the sport!

Price: $150 per person

Covers guides, all gear rental, transportation, and entrance fees, permits, and passes.

*Our minimum number for this trip is 4. If at least 4 people are not signed up, participants will be refunded for the cancelled trip.

Sliding Scale Pricing:

Our mission is to make outdoor recreation accessible to all. If you cannot afford the total trip cost right now, please use this form to request sliding scale pricing.

“It [Lushootseed] is from the beginning strength of the people, and it is from what the Creator put down upon this land for people…. The earth speaks. The animals speak. Everything has a voice.”

Vi Hilbert, Grandmother Video Project

The traditional homeland of the Nisqually people includes about two million acres of the Nisqually River drainage from Mt. Rainier to Olympia. They have inhabited this land for thousands of years, since, according to their history, their ancestors, the Squalli-absch, came north across the Cascades from the Great Basin. Nisqually life, territory, and culture have been heavily impacted by the European invasion of the Puget Sound area, and they have fought hard to maintain their identity and dignity in the face of displacement, violence, and suppression. Multiple names around the Puget Sound area honor Leschi, a war chief of the Nisqually Tribe during the mid 19th century, who, along with his brother Quiemuth, led the fight for his people’s right to remain on their ancestral homeland. 

The Nisqually way of life revolves around salmon, and today, they lead the stewardship of fisheries resources in the Nisqually River area. The tribe operates two fish hatcheries on Clear Creek and Kalama Creek. The tribe’s resilience, dedication, and commitment can be seen in their continued efforts to come alongside, guide, and lead these efforts to care for the land.
Nisqually is a Southern Coast Salish language, and is a dialect of Lushootseed. Stories, songs, and other Nisqually language resources can be found on the tribe’s website, www.nisqually-nsn.gov.