Trip Itineraries
WYLD Adventure Retreats~ Itinerary
~Out of the city, into the woods~
Welcome to Backcountry's Wyld Retreat in Mazama, WA! We're so happy to have you join us for four fun-filled days packed with positivity, exciting adventures, and inspiring speakers. Get ready, reset, recharge, and bond with a wonderful community. Let's make unforgettable memories together!
Getting to Mazama:
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Driving yourself~ Experience the breathtaking journey to Mazama as you traverse the stunning North Cascades Scenic Highway (20). Along the way, you'll be treated to picturesque views of Ross and Diablo Lake as well as the majestic WA Pass. This scenic route is not just a drive; it's a memorable adventure leading you to the enchanting beauty of Mazama, WA. Enjoy every moment of this remarkable landscape!
Driving from:​
Seattle: 170 miles, 3 hours 45 min
Bellingham: 140 3 hours 15 min
Issaquah: 135 miles, 3 hours 30 min
Olympia: 235 miles, 4 hours, 15 min
Spokane: 175 miles, 3 hrs 35 min
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Shuttle from Amtrak Station Mount Vernon to Mazama:
We have 10 seats available in our Backcountry van (first-come, first-served) that will shuttle you to Mazama, WA. This retreat is set for 24 openings, so book early if this works for you.
You can take the Amtrak train from Seattle to Mt Vernon at 8:30 am from the King Station in downtown Seattle. Or park your car at the MV train station. If you are coming from the airport, we will help you navigate your travel plans, either by renting a car or taking the light rail via Amtrak to meet the shuttle.
The Backcountry Van will leave the Amtrak station at 10:30 am for Mazama.
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Day 1: Thursday
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Arrive in Mazama, WA! Check-in is between 3 pm and 5 pm at our Mazama accommodation.. We will gather at @6pm for a meet and greet, go over the retreat schedule, and have a Guest Chef group dinner. Retreat to the lodge and relax.
Day 2: Friday
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7 -7:30 am: Yoga and meditation
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7:30 -8:30 am: Breakfast
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8:30-12:30 am: Activity~Classes
​ 12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch
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1:30-5:30 pm: Activity ~ Guest speaker
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6 pm: Happy hour, games, and dinner to follow
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Day 3: Saturday
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7-7:30 am: Yoga and meditation
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7:30-8:30 am: Breakfast.
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8:30-12:30 pm: Activity~Classes
12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30_5:30: Activity~Guest speaker
6:30 pm: Happy hour~games, and dinner to follow
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Day 4: Sunday
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7-7:30 am: Morning yoga and meditation
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7:30-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-9:30 am: Activity
10:00 -10:30 am: Final goodbyes and check out
*Backcountry Van leaves at 11:00 am for the Mt Vernon Amtrak station.
*Flights should be booked after 6 pm for anyone departing in the van, or stay an extra night and explore Seattle.
The Heidi ~ Itinerary
Bridge Creek to Steheikin via Leavenworth or Winthrop for Lodging
~Heidi HO Let's GO!~​
Day 1:
Meet at the Mt Vernon Train Station no later than 10 am. (Hikers can take the Train from King Station, Seattle, via Mt. Vernon). Our Backcountry Wyld van will pick up our hikers and have coffee, tea, and snacks for the ride. Make sure you pack an extra duffle of clean clothes and anything else you may want when we get to the lodge. (Don't forget your swimsuit.) We will venture over HWY 20, stopping at Ross Lake for views and a rest break, then onto Rainy Pass. On our 2 1/2 hr ride, we will have a meet and greet and brief our hikers on the weekend adventure, safety, and rules! When we arrive at the Bridge Creek Trailhead, gear will be distributed. The guides will go over the contents of your pack, and off we go! Our first day of hiking was moderately easy.
A nice rolling trail that will end at our first-night camp spot right on Bridge Creek at 6.62 miles. Our guides will help everyone set up their sleep system, make a campfire, and have a fun journaling exercise. We will make dinner and then sleep under the stars.
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Day 2:
You will wake up to the fresh smell of coffee, and we will all have breakfast together and a short journaling exercise. Break camp and be on the trail by 8 am. This day will be a little more challenging and longer in mileage. There will be two bridge traverses on day 2. We will make it to Bridge Creek campsite after hiking 7.62 miles. We will make camp, cook dinner, play games, journal, and get a good night's rest before our next day of hiking.
Day 3:
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and breakfast. Break camp and hike 4 miles to High Bridge Historical Cabin and Ranger Station. There, we will board our transportation into Stehekin, stopping at the Famous Stehekin Bakery (every PCT thru-hiker's dream), on to Stehekin, where we rent bikes, and then have lunch in Stehekin. We will board the ferry in the early afternoon and take the beautiful 2-hour ride down Lake Chelan. We will meet the Backcountry Wyld van in Chelan and be driven to the adorable Bavarian village of Leavenworth, or Winthrop, which is approximately 45 minutes away. We will check into our accommodations, shower, nap, shop, and relax. Our final group dinner will be at 7 pm in Leavenworth or Sun Mountain Lodge. Let's celebrate our Backpacking adventure!
Day 4:
Breakfast and coffee @ 9 am. Check out and enjoy the beautiful van ride over Stevens Pass. Our final destination drop-off point will be in Seattle and Mt. Vernon.
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We know you had a great experience and want to BE Wyld with us again!
The Hazel - Itinerary
Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass via Leavenworth Lodging
~Peak to Peak~ ​
Day 1:
Our guides will pick you up at the Seattle Amtrak Station at 7 am in the Backcountry Wyld van. We will have hot coffee and breakfast treats. Don't forget to bring a duffel of clean clothes and anything else you may need for the lodge. We will depart for Snoqualmie Pass, approximately a 1 1/2 hr. drive from Seattle. We will have a meet and greet during our 1-hour car ride to Snoqualmie Pass, where we will be briefed by our guides on the trip, safety, trail instructions, and other details. Once at the Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead, your packs and gear will be issued, and we will review each item and how it's packed, then head out onto the trail. The first day of hiking is a climb out, and we will be hiking 10 miles. We will stop for lunch, journal, and take as many breaks as needed on the trail. We will reach #1 camp, set up our sleep systems, make dinner, jump in our tent's journal, and sleep.
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Day 2:
Wake to coffee, tea, hot chocolate, breakfast, and break camp. We will be on the trail no later than 8 am. Today, we will hike 13 miles to Camp #2.
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Day 3:
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Early rise to coffee or tea, or hot chocolate. Enjoy the peaceful camp as you listen to nothing but birds and the stream of water. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, and break camp on the trail we go. We will stop at streams to filter water and enjoy a break before venturing onto camp #3. Today we will have hiked 13 miles.
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Day 4:
Early to rise with coffee and breakfast. Break camp and be on the trail by 8 am. Today will be our longest day, with 14 miles to camp #4
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Day 5:
Coffee, protein, and carbs! Let's go! We have 30 miles left, and we are feeling confident and strong! Maybe a nice nap at lunch and journaling. 5 more miles to go to camp! Total miles hiked today: 15 miles. camp #5
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Day 6:
Today is our last day on the trail! We will be hiking right into Stevens Pass Ski Resort! Breaking camp with an early breakfast and coffee, we will try to get our last 8 miles by noon. We made it! Snoqualmie to Stevens Pass! You have accomplished an entire section on the PCT and are now officially a Section Hiker! After taking group photos and grabbing some ice cream, we meet the BCW van and will be shuttled to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth. We will check into our accommodations, shower, and get ready to celebrate 71 miles hiked on the PCT! We will meet at 6:30 pm for appetizers and celebratory happy hour, then at 7:30 pm for our group dinner and festivities!
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Day 7:
Today is departure day. Coffee and breakfast will be available between 7 am and 9 am at our accommodation. Enjoy a lazy morning walking around Leavenworth. Our guides will meet our BE Wyld crew in the Lobby at Noon, load the BCW van, and enjoy the lovely 2 1/2 hr. drive over Stevens Pass to our Seattle destination drop-off. Sandwiches, drinks, and treats will be available in the van on our drive back. Hugs, and oh, what memories we have made!
We know you will BE Wyld with us again in the future! Till then...Happy Trails!
The Helen - Itinerary
Cascade Locks to Mt. Hood via Timberline Lodge
~Timber!~​​
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Our Guides and the Backcountry Wyld van will depart from our Seattle pick-up location at 7 am. A meet and greet with our WA hikers, coffee, and goodies in the van, and we drive 3 hrs to OR. We will meet our OR hikers in Cascade Locks at 10:30 am. A meet and greet with lunch at the trailhead while we distribute our BE Wyld gear for the hike. Our first day of hiking is to set off by Noon and hike 8 miles to our first camp #1. This day of hiking is filled with numerous waterfalls, rivers, flora, and fauna. We will set up camp, make yummy dinner, journal, and fall asleep amongst the rushing streams nearby.​
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Day 2:
Wake to the smell of coffee and breakfast. Enjoy journaling while being surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna. We will break camp and are off to a lush day of hiking. We will stop for lunch at the incredible Ruby Falls, then set up camp #2 after hiking approximately 11 miles today. Make camp, enjoy relaxing, journal, and have dinner. Early to bed with a good night's sleep under the stars.
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Day 3:
Rise to coffee, tea, or hot chocolate! Breakfast, journal, and break camp. You're getting the hang of our routine, and it feels good to be back on the trail. We are making our way to Timberline Lodge and will be there tomorrow! Hiking approximately 12 miles today, we made it to camp #3. Set up camp, make dinner, journal, and off to recharge our bodies with a good night's sleep.
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Day 4:
This is our last day on the trail, with 11 miles of hiking to Timberline Lodge. After lunch and a journaling exercise, we will have just 5 more miles to the Lodge. We will check into our accommodations, shower, hot tub, relax, and meet for our celebratory happy hour at @6pm. Our group dinner will be at Timberline Lodge @ 7:00 pm.
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Day 5:
Departure day. Meet for Timberline's famous Breakfast buffet at 9 am. Maybe a quick hot tub before or after breakfast! We will check out at @11am, take group photos, and board the BCW van. You will be shuttled back to Cascade Locks, Portland, or Seattle. Snacks and beverages will be available for all hikers departing Timberline Lodge and lunch will be offered for our Seattle departure hikers. Seattle's drop-off point will be the same as our pick-up at approximately 4 pm. We hope to see you soon on your next BE Wyld adventure! ​​​​