North Cascades Fall Spectacular
$2250 | October 5th-12th, 2026|10 spots|
Sign up deadline June 1st 2026
“I’m always looking for a new challenge. There are a lot of mountains to climb out there. When I run out of mountains, I’ll build a new one.”
Schedule
Day one: Arrive Seattle, WA/Lunch at Pike Place Market/Dinner in Leavenworth, Washington/Overnight in Leavenworth, WA
Day two: Hiking (appx 12 miles) Colchuck Lake/Overnight in Winthrop, WA
Day three: Hiking (appx 14 miles) North Cascades/Overnight in Winthrop WA
Day four: Hiking (appx 13 miles) North Cascades/Overnight in Glacier WA, Airbnb
Day five: Hiking (appx 13 miles) Mount Baker/Overnight in Glaceir WA, Airbnb
Day six: Ferry from Anacortes WA to Friday Harbor, San Jaun Island for Whale Watching Excursion/Overnight in Anacortes, WA
Day seven: Depart for home
Route
Each of these hikes will range in distance from 4 miles up to 14 miles. A few will be short hikes to viewpoints. All hikes will involve hiking over various terrain and poles are recommended.
more details to come
Hike Details
more details to come
Criteria & Pricing
Must have good physical fitness and overall stamina.
A minimum of 8 spots must be filled by June 1st 2026 for this Adventure to take place.
I am requesting you sign up with a friend as you will be sharing a room and a bed in 2 of our 4 locations. Otherwise you will be assigned a roommate. A request for a private room will raise the price considerably.
$250-At time of booking/Non Refundable
$1000-1st installment Due June 1st/30 day window for withdrawal.
$1000-2nd installment Due July 1st/any cancellations after March 15th only receive their 2nd installment refunded.
21 Days prior to Adventure/All cancelations are NON-REFUNDABLE but ARE TRANSFERRABLE (minus the $250 deposit).
After July 1st, if you need to cancel you will only be refunded 50% of your total deposit* (the $250 remains non-refundable and non-transferable). You may transfer your initial deposit to another willing participant as long as their fitness abilities have been vetted by me.
*Bookings for hotels/excursions/transportation are all calculated by the number of participants when pricing a group activity such as this.
Accommodations and Other Details
Winthrop, WA RIVERS EDGE RESORT
Glacier Creek Chalet - Houses for Rent in Deming, Washington, United States - Airbnb for 8 Guests
Mt Baker 5 bedroom Lodge - Sauna House & Hot tub! - Houses for Rent in Glacier, Washington, United States - Airbnb for 10 guests
Included
Leavenworth Lodging (private room with two double bed x 2 ppl)
Winthrop Lodging 2 nights (private room with one double bed x 2 ppl)
Glacier, WA Airbnb x2 nights (private room with one double bed x 2 ppl)
Anacortes, WA Ship Harbor Inn (private room with one double bed x 2 ppl)
Hiking gear checklist
Training tips
Guided climbs
Ferry from Anacortes to San Jaun Island
Whale Watching or kayaking excursion Friday Harbor San Jaun Islands
I will offer transportation for up to 5 people in my vehicle @ $150 per person
(If you are flying in from out of town: Option for an airport pick up/drop off at SEA-TAC or PDX).
Not Included
Flights
Transportation (see above)
Meals
