Outing Summary
Snow Camp Backpack
 

Trip# 7: Onyx Summit Snowshoe Mar 14-15  Grade: M4BDate: 3/14/2026
Leader: Katherine SheetsAssistant: Blaine Hinckley
Onyx Summit Snowshoe Write-Up

We’ll kick off the adventure with a drive to Onyx Summit, then strap on our snowshoes, microspikes or hiking shoes and backpack about 1 mile to the Pacific Crest Trail, where we’ll set up camp.

After we get settled, the fun really begins. Based on current snow conditions, we’ll decide our afternoon adventure:

If there’s plenty of snow, we'll decide what to build, shelter (or two) and/or an epic kitchen.

If snow is limited, we’ll lace up for a hike to Onyx Summit and take in some incredible mountain views.

Saturday night we’ll relax with a buddy-burner campfire and happy hour, enjoying good food, good company, and winter vibes under the stars.

Sunday morning, after breakfast, we’ll break down camp and hit the trial.

Important Note: Weather and snow conditions may require change of plans or could result in the trip being modified or canceled due to snow plow turn around points. Mud/Snow tires or tire chains may be required.

Special Outing Requirements: Snow Shoes and micro spikes - snow dependent - will decide just before trip, have both available.
Hiking poles with snow baskets
Pot for melting snow, and a prefilter (like a coffee filter) - If there is snow
2 wide mouth bottles.
3 or 4 Season Tent
Waterproof Boots with snow gaiters
Cold weather clothing (please see Snow Camp checklist)
Closed cell foam pad in combination with any other sleeping pad.
Buddy Burner (optional)
M/S Tires or Car chains

Water Requirements: 2 liters if there is snow
5-6 liters if no snow.

Outing Requirements:
Filtering Water (water available)
Bouldering/scrambling with BACKPACK
Bouldering/scrambling with DAYPACK
Rocky, rough, uneven terrain
Hiking through thick brush or bushes
4WD vehicle required
High clearance vehicle required
High or 4WD vehicle recommended
Adventure Pass required
Trekking poles recommended/required
Special clothing/gear rcmd./rqd.
GPS use/demo
Night navigation
Backpack loading demo
Gear use/discussion
Evening fire
Potluck
 SaturdaySunday
 MilesGain (ft)Loss (ft)MilesGain (ft)Loss (ft)
Backpack1134 1 134
Day Hike38008003800800

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