Three day (17 mile) route along the Washington coast through the Olympic National Park rainforest. This route is a great introduction to backpacking, with multiple creek crossings and beautiful sunsets.



Difficulty Level: Beginner

No prior climbing experience is required. Climbers should be in good physical condition and it is recommended that they have some backpacking experience.

Group size: 5 to 10
Availability: July and August
Cost: $350-$500

Required Forms:
Waiver
Medical Information

Three day (8+ mile) route that starts near Hurricane Ridge. This route enters the Olympic National Park and descends 4 miles to Moose Lake. On the second day, youth can spend the day at the lake or hike up to one of the mountain passes.


Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner

No prior climbing experience is required. Climbers should be in good physical condition and it is recommended that they have some backpacking experience.

Group size: 5 to 10
Availability: July and August
Cost: $350-$500

Required Forms:
Waiver
Medical Information

Gothic Basin offers some extra challenge with 10 miles roundtrip and 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Camp in an alpine basin full of streams, lakes, and meadows at the base of Gothic and Del Campo Peaks.



Difficulty Level: Intermediate

No prior climbing experience is required. Climbers should be in good physical condition and it is recommended that they have some backpacking experience.

Group size: 5 to 10
Availability: July and August
Cost: $350-$500

Required Forms:
Waiver
Medical Information

Three to four day backpacking route in the Northern Cascades with approximately 17 miles round trip and 5000-6000 vertical gain. This area boasts views down the Stehekin valley and into the heart of the North Cascades, with great sunrises/sunsets from camp.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

No prior climbing experience is required. Climbers should be in good physical condition and it is recommended that they have some backpacking experience.

Group size: 5 to 10
Availability: July and August
Cost: $350-$500

Required Forms:
Waiver
Medical Information

Three to four day backpacking route that starts along the wild and scenic Suiattle River, and climbs 4400 feet up a rugged ridge to the iconic Image Lake in Glacier Peak wilderness. This challenging 32 mile route is well worth the campsite views of Glacier Peak.
 
Difficulty Level: Advanced

No prior climbing experience is required. Climbers should be in good physical condition and it is recommended that they have some backpacking experience.

Group size: 5 to 10
Availability: July and August
Cost: $350-$500

Required Forms:
Waiver
Medical Information

Two to three Day 15 mile backpack through the Lolo National Forest, Montana. Other lakes beyond for additional day hiking.



Difficulty Level: Beginner

No prior climbing experience is required. Climbers should be in good physical condition and it is recommended that they have some backpacking experience.

Group size: 5 to 10
Availability: July and August
Cost: $350-$500

Required Forms:
Waiver
Medical Information