Snow Shelter Clinic

Come join us for a fun and enlightening outing. We will forego the tents in favor of building snow shelters. We will practice the fine art of building a cozy shelter for one or two. Then for the ultimate test, we get to spend the night in a shelter of our own creating - now how often do you get a chance like this?

We’ll be demonstrating and assisting with the construction of the T-type snow cave (better for steeper slopes) and the A-frame trench shelter (best on flatter ground). No prior experience is required.

This is an important skill to know if you are venturing into the back country in the winter, and the venerable Brad Washburn considers it a crucial skill for Alaska Range mountaineering.

More Information

Get more information about the outing, including destination, required gear, and other expectations by emailing us at bwcc_information "at" bushwhackerclimbingclub.org.

Registration

Registration can be found here. There is no cost to club members. You must be a member to participate. Anyone that is at least 18 years old is welcome to join at any time at Join the Club!

2010 Snow Shelters Outing Schedule

The Snow Shelter Outing will be the weekend of March 6th and 7th at a location in the Cascades that is to be decided.

About the Leaders

Doug Yates has been teaching snow shelter skills for 6 years as a volunteer instructor for the Everett Parks Department's annual Winter Camping Seminar, guiding those with minimal winter experience in constructing shelters for overnight stays at Paradise. He also practices what he preaches, logging many nights without tent.

Chris Kaufman has spent many a night out himself and provides WAFA first aid credentials for the trip.