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Winter Hiking and Camping Essentials

Join former mountain guide and snow camping instructor, Theresa Hagerty, for an hour of winter hiking and camping tips and inspiration. Teresa has over a decade of snow camping and mountaineering experience and is eager to share stories, tips, and a touch of humor to leave you prepared for all of your snowy adventures.

What You’re In For in this Virtual Zoom Meetup:

• A brief discussion of the benefits of hiking and camping in winter (think empty trails)

• Planning your route, assessing the weather and avalanche conditions
• Dressing for success — essential clothing for layering & snow specific equipment
• Choosing and Setting up the perfect winter campsite
• Food glorious food (and some warm drinks)
• Winter-Specific Leave No Trace Essentials: Protect the winter environment with LNT
• Techniques to maintain warmth and morale in cold weather.
• Join us to elevate your outdoor skills and connect with a community of adventurers ready to embrace winter’s beauty.

In this class, you’ll learn everything you need to know for a successful overnight trip through a winter wonderland — from planning your route, assessing weather and avalanche conditions, to dressing for success and essential equipment like snowshoes, micro-spikes, cramptons, axes and picking the perfect campsite. Prepare for an hour of wisdom, and newfound confidence as you gear up for winter hiking and backpacking.

Live in Washington State and Want to Put Your Knowledge to the Test?

In-Person Snow Camping Class January 18-19, 2025 at Artist Point*

For those eager to put their new skills to the test, we’ll host an in-person snow camping class on January 18-19 at Artist Point in Washington State. Experience snow camping firsthand with Snow Camping Instructor, Teresa Hagerty.

*The in-person class will be a fee-based class.

About Your Instructor:

Teresa Hagerty, Cascade Mountain Adventures

Teresa Hagerty is a Pacific Northwest-based hiker, backpacker, mountaineer, and experienced outdoor trip leader. She is the founder and Lead Guide of Cascade Mountain Adventures, a women-focused outdoor adventure company. Passionate about encouraging and educating beginner adventurers, Teresa aims to share the gift of the outdoors with everyone. She holds certifications in Wilderness First Aid and AIARE 1 and is a proud Leave No Trace Trainer. Teresa resides in Seattle, and her perfect day includes a remote mountain summit, a patch of sunlight, and a cold IPA.