The Northwest School

OUTING CLASS TRIP: Olympic Coast Hike, March 19 - 21, 2016

BACKGROUND: We will be backpacking and camping on the rugged and stunningly beautiful northwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula. From the trailhead at Lake Ozette, we will hike about three miles on relatively flat terrain out to coastal campsites in the Sand Point or Cape Alava areas. Once we establish our campsite(s), we will take hikes along the beach to enjoy the scenery in this primitive coastal area that has been preserved in its wilderness status.

While the terrain is mostly level and makes for easy hiking, good footwear is important, as is care on the driftwood logs and headlands along the coast. We may well experience some coastal storms, and each person should bring adequate raingear and make sure that they have arranged to camp in a waterproof tent (or one that has an extra tarp over it). Be sure to bring a back that can carry all your gear, including water, clothing, food, toiletries, eating utensils, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tarp, and the 10 essentials listed below. Be sure to pack clothing and other gear inside plastic bags, as few backpacks are truly waterproof. [Note: we have some gear – packs, tents, sleeping bags and pads, stoves, etc. – which can be loaned out.]

For a backpacking equipment list, go to:

http://www.northwestschool.org/programs/outdoor.shtml

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW ABOUT THE MEETING TUESDAY,

MARCH 15th, DURING BREAK (9:40 – 10:00 AM) IN THE EARTH LAB,

WHEN: We will depart from school at 8:00 am on Saturday, March 19th, and return to

School on Monday at about 6:00 PM. (Yes, students on this trip will miss a

day of classes on Monday, but they will be in “school” with us.)

Please arrange a prompt pick-up from the school, as a faculty member must remain with the student(s) until they are picked up.

COST: $40.00 per person to help cover transportation and wilderness permit costs.

SUPERVISION: Herb and Erica Bergamini, Renee Fredrickson, Jeremy DeWitt, Sophie Daudon, and others to be determined. Please contact Herb or Glen Sterr with any questions.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Plan for cold, wet, windy weather. and hope for sun! ! ! !

In addition to the items listed briefly in the above “Background,” be sure to bring:

THE TEN ESSENTIALS (to be brought on every wilderness outing)

§  Navigation (map & compass; map to be supplied by trip leaders)

§  Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)

§  Insulation (extra clothing)

§  Illumination (headlamp/flashlight with extra batteries and bulb)

§  First-aid supplies (for personal use: band-aids, Tylenol, etc.)

[The trip leaders should have a record of any required medications.]

§  Fire starting supplies (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)

§  Repair kit and tools (pocket knife, etc.)

§  Nutrition (extra food)

§  Hydration (extra water)

§  Emergency Shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)

Also recommended: Whistle, for emergency use only.

DEADLINES: Attend the planning session Tuesday, March 15th, during break (9:40 – 10:00 AM) in the Earth Lab. Permission slips/fees due to Herb by noon, Tuesday, 3/15.

The Northwest School 1415 Summit Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 (206)682-7309 fax (206)467-7353 www.northwestschool.org