Silver Star Snowshoe

Please join us for a beautiful day snowshoeing on Silver Star mountain! Silver Star is one of my favorite snowshoes for a bluebird day like is expected due to its location away from the other high peaks. This gives a spectacular unobstructed 350 degree view. And of course on a clear, crisp winter day like is expected the view goes to forever and beyond. If you have not yet hiked Silver Start on a clear winter day, it is truly a must!

It may be possible to summit with microspikes so please bring both microspikes and snowshoes.

Note that I'll be out most of Monday and won't have much internet access to answer any messages until the late afternoon.

**CARPOOLING**: We will meet at Gateway Transit Center at 8:30 am on the West Side of the first floor of the parking structure. Drivers should be paid 10 cents per mile. No one will be turned away if unable to pay.
Westsiders - I live in Beaverton and have available seats so post in the comments if you would like to carpool from there!

Recent trail reports indicate that folks have been using microspikes rather than snowshoes due to the hard packed conditions. I'm planning on bringing both.
**Apre:**
Afterwards, we'll stop at Caffe Piccolo for coffee in downtown Camas. Please keep that in mind when carpooling. *Also, it's a good idea to bring a set of dry socks to change into*.

**AllTrails:**
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/washington/silver-star-mountain-via-grouse-vista-trail

**DIRECTIONS (from Gateway)**
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Gateway+Transit+Center,+Portland,+OR+97220/45.72191,-122.26952/@45.6434269,-122.625285,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x5495a17237b5075d:0xdd4be9eb86c70a00!2m2!1d-122.5634276!2d45.5306041!1m0!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

**Hike Details**
Start point: Grouse Vista Trailhead
Hike Type: out & back
Distance: 6.3 miles (equivalent to hiking 10 miles)
Elevation gain: 2100 feet
High point: 4,380 feet
Difficulty: Moderate++
Parking Permit: Discover Pass

**What to bring**

* Snowshoes
* Microspikes
* Sunglasses for the snow
* Sturdy hiking boots/shoes
* Trekking poles with snow baskets,
* 3-4 warm Clothing layers, gloves, hat [No cotton]
* Sunscreen
* Lunch, snacks, water

++ Positive attitude and a spirit for adventure are a must on our hikes!
We will stay as a group and will try to maintain a 2.0 to 2.5 Mile per hour moving pace.

• Always a good practice to be equipped with The 10 essentials during hikes. Here is the link.
https://files.meetup.com/76645/The%20Ten%20Essentials.pdf

**Disclaimer**
Hike leaders are volunteers who do their best to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone, but assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury, during the event or getting to or back from event. Each member is required to read and approve the waiver when agreeing to become member, and are completely responsible for their own safety and well-being. Please only sign up if you plan on attending. Late cancelations will be marked as no shows.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e9K3R6KkepF8BFHmLdcTnPzou42_x2DEu38XqzlGfJ8/edit?usp=sharing
Please only sign up for this hike if you firmly plan on attending. Cancelation within 24 hours of the event is considered to be a no-show and PHMG's policy is that two no shows results in removal from the group.

**Looking forward to another great snowshoe !!!**