Our Trips

Highlights of all Trips ICO volunteers have led since November 2003 can be viewed on this page. To search by trip type and/or team, select a specific trip type/team from the drop down lists. To view only those trip reports with photos check the box "Photos Only". After making a selection click the "Search" button. To step through the Search results click on the "Previous" and "Next" buttons.

818 trips of type All, team All, and photos optional.

Franklin Falls

Date:
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Team:
Rainier Beach High School
Trip Types:
Snow Shoeing, Snow Sledding
Photos:
Yes (four photos)
Plan:
Meet at the school at 8:30 AM; hand out gear; introductions/go over day's plan. If Snoqualmie Pass is fully open: drive to Denny Creek Campground; snowshoe around the campground and potentially along the trail to Franklin Falls (approx. 3 miles roun... More >>

Gold Creek Snowshoeing

Date:
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Team:
Cleveland STEM High School
Trip Types:
Snow Shoeing, Snow Sledding
Photos:
No
Plan:
8:30 am – Students arrive at Cleveland High School – breakfast, gear distribution, introductions, expectations, etc. 9:15 am – Load the vans! Leave for Hyak Sno-Park/Gold Creek 10:30 am - Arrive at Hyak Sno-Park/Gold Creek - Snow Shoe 12:00 pm - L... More >>

Gold Creek

Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Team:
South Shore K-8
Trip Types:
Snow Shoeing, Snow Sledding
Photos:
Yes (three photos)
Plan:
9am: Meet at school, discuss trip plan, environmental lesson, safety 9:15: Gear handout 9:30: Load in vans head to Gold Creek 10:30 Arrive at Gold Creek, put on snowshoes 11:00: Hike to Gold Creek 12:00 Arrive at Gold Creek Pond, eat lunch, play... More >>

Discovery Park

Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Team:
Tukwila Elementary School
Trip Type:
Hiking
Photos:
No
Plan:
8:00 Meet @ All City to discuss plan for the day 8:30 Pre-trip meeting at school, safety talk, distribute gear 9:30 Leave for Gold Creek trailhead, breakfast snack in vans 10:30 Arrive at Gold Creek Trailhead, snow shoe to lake 12:00 Lunch 1:00... More >>

Tradition Plateau, Snoqualmie Falls

Date:
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Team:
Madrona Elementary
Trip Type:
Hiking
Photos:
No
Plan:
8:30 AM Students arrive, gear up, review expectations 9:15 AM Leave for Sno-Park, eat car snacks 10:30 AM Arrive at Hyak Sno-Park, purchase parking passes, put on gear, review plan, reviewed safety instructions snowshoe for 60-90 minutes 12:30 PM... More >>

Tiger Mountain, Cedar River Watershed & Ollie State Park

Date:
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Team:
Washington Middle School
Trip Types:
Educational, Hiking
Photos:
No
Plan:
8:00-Pre-trip meeting 8:30-Meet at school, safety talk, distribute gear 9:00/9:15-Leave for Highpoint trailhead at Tiger Mountain, breakfast snack in vans 9:45/10:00- Arrive at Tiger Mnt. Highpoint Trailhead. Hike loop: West Tiger 3 Trail ->Talus... More >>

Fort Ward, Bainbridge Island

Date:
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Team:
Madrona Elementary
Trip Type:
Beach Walk
Photos:
Yes (two photos)
Plan:
Leave madrona by 8:50 . Catch 9:30 Ferry there. Drive to Ft Ward. Play, Fly Kites, Eat lunch. If we have time head to Grand Forest to hike. Be at the ferry by 1:50 for 2:10 Ferry back to seattle. If we are back to the school early head to the park ne... More >>

Carkeek Park and Momentum Indoor Bouldering

Date:
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Team:
Asa Mercer Middle School
Trip Types:
Beach Walk, Climbing, Educational, Hiking
Photos:
No
Plan:
8:15 AM: Pre-trip meeting at Victrola Coffee 8:45 AM: Students are dropped-off at Mercer Middle School 9:15 AM: Depart for Index, WA - Heybrook Lookout Trailhead 10:30 AM: Hike to lookout tower 2.5 mi / RT with 800 ft elevation gain 12:00 PM: Lu... More >>

Kite Flying at Maury Island Marine Park

Date:
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Team:
Rainier Beach High School
Trip Types:
Beach Walk, Other
Photos:
Yes (four photos)
Plan:
9 AM: Meet at school, handout gear. 9:15 AM: Morning get to know activity. 9:30 Drive to Fauntleroy to make the 10:10 am ferry to Vashon Island. 10:30 AM: Drive to Pt. Robinson 11 AM: Decorating, assembling, and flying kites from a kit, playing o... More >>

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Date:
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Team:
Showalter Middle School
Trip Types:
Educational, Hiking, Other
Photos:
No
Plan:
7:45A = Leaders meet at Showalter for a quick pre-trip meeting and gear setup 8:00A = Kids arrive at Showalter; Introductions; Review plan of the day and expectations; Hand out gear (if needed) 8:45A = Depart Showalter 10:00A = Arrive at Northwest... More >>