<p> OUTING CLASS BIKE TRIP Iron Horse Trail Through the Snoqualmie Train Tunnel, October 7, 2017</p><p>BACKGROUND: On Saturday, October 7, the NWS outing program will be taking a day bicycle trip on the Iron Horse Trail that follows a former railroad grade up to and through Snoqualmie Pass. The trail passes through a two-mile tunnel under the mountains at Snoqualmie Pass. This trip is designed so that both novice and experienced riders can come out and enjoy this unique setting and can choose what length ride to do in the time allotted. The trail itself is relatively flat, following the railroad grade, so the riding is not difficult.</p><p>PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW ABOUT THE GEAR REQUIRED TO DO THIS RIDE SAFELY AND ENJOYABLY.</p><p>WHEN: Saturday, October 7: Meet in the school lot by 8:00 A.M. to check bikes before departing. We'll depart from school about 8:30 A.M. We'll return to school at about 6:00 P.M.</p><p>Please arrange a prompt pick-up from the school, as a faculty member must remain with the student(s) until they are picked up.</p><p>COST: $10.00 per person to help cover transportation costs. (We'll be using the school bus to get out of the city.) Each participant should also bring a sack lunch.</p><p>SUPERVISION: Glen Sterr, Renee Fredrickson, Herb Bergamini, Nathan Franck and others will supervise this trip.</p><p>EQUIPMENT NEEDED: LIGHT!!: You must have a good, strong flashlight and an extra set of batteries for it. We will be riding a round trip of four miles in a dark tunnel, and you want and need to see. Bike: must be in good working order! [CHECK YOUR BIKE NOW – LET US KNOW If IT NEEDS ANY BASIC REPAIR.] Helmet: no member of the group can ride without one. Water Bottle(s): (two, filled...). You will need fluids. Adequate Clothing: dress in layer system; bring rain gear and sun glasses and sunscreen. Bike Bags mounted on a rack to carry your gear (loaners are available). [We strongly recommend that you have a rear rack to carry your gear instead of wearing it on your back.] Map of Area: we will provide this on morning of the ride. Lunch: Bring a sack lunch and some snack food you can eat during the ride. In addition, bring money to buy food or drink as we go.</p><p>DEADLINES: Attend the planning session Tuesday Break, October 3, in the Earth Lab.</p><p>Trip permission slip and fee must be turned in to Maria at the front desk by noon on Monday, October 2nd. </p><p>The Northwest School 1415 Summit Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 (206)682-7309 fax (206)467-7353 www.northwestschool.org</p>