Winter Trips

Introduction to Snowshoeing

Peter Prescott on a snowshoe hike with Wellness students.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 3 - 6 PM, Snoqualmie Pass Often when it's raining in Bellevue, just 40 minutes away from campus there's a Winter wonderland! Join the BC Wellness Center to get outside and learn the basic skills needed to navigate in the snow with snowshoes! No experience required. Snowshoes and Instruction are provided. Register now! (16 ...more about Introduction to Snowshoeing


Introduction to Rock Climbing / Bouldering Social

Edgeworks bouldering layout

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5 - 7 PM, Edgeworks Bellevue - Bouldering Gym Join the BC Wellness Center for an evening of indoor rock climbing. No experience or gear is required. Learn the basics and safety around indoor climbing, and spend two hours bouldering with a group of fellow BC adventure friends. Register now! (20 spot max)


South Paw Legacy Forest Walk

South Tiger and view of Mt Rainier, photo courtesy of Washington Trails Association

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2 - 5 PM, Tiger Mountain Trailhead Come see the Tiger Mountain Legacy Forest. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was planning to clear-cut the  “South Paw” forest in 2023 but the clearcut has been delayed. This legacy forest is located on the usual and accustomed lands of the Snoqualmie Tribe and is home ...more about South Paw Legacy Forest Walk


Mt. Rainier Overnight Hut Trip

Watch out for those two foot long icicles -- posing in front of the Hiker Huts on Mount Rainier

Thursday and Friday, March 13-14, Ashford, WA Required Planning Session: Monday, March 10,  1:30 - 3 PM The Rainier huts are managed by the Mount Tahoma Trail Association. There is no better way to spend the night in these beautiful mountains and get the best views of Rainier, weather permitting. No experience is necessary! The required planning ...more about Mt. Rainier Overnight Hut Trip