Trip Distance: 34 mi./57 km
Trip Elevation: 5,500 ft/1,677 m to 8,300 ft/2,530 m
Trip Length: 5 days + 1 orientation day prior to departure
Season: July-September
Custom Dates Available: Give us a call or send us an email to schedule a trip.
Cost: *Price includes guides, transportation, permits, trekking poles, ropes, ice ax, climbing harness, crampons, food, tents, and all cooking equipment.
Group Size: Minimum of three people
About the Hike:
Mount Adams Round-the-Mountain is one of the premier backpacking trips in the Pacific Northwest for it’s scenic views and variety of terrain. This trip will take you through rolling trails along the base of Mount Adams where you will enjoy beautiful wildflowers, subalpine fir and white pine trees, glacier travel, rock and snow covered trails, alpine lakes, meadows, stream crossings and spectacular views of the North Cascades and Mount Adams.
Skill Level:
This is a challenging backpacking trip. Similar and previous backpacking experience is required. Hikers must be in peak physical condition. You will be hiking off-trail, in snow fields, glacial moraine, steep and loose rock, roped glacier travel, stream crossings, and up and down rocky ridges. This trip includes an orientation session prior to trip departure.
Learning Objectives:
- Leave No Trace Principles
- Equipment selection and maintenance
- Optimal clothing/layer systems
- Proper fitting/packing a backpack
- Route selection
- Pacing
- Navigation (map/compass)
- Weather assessment
- Site selection
- Water filtration
- Stove usage and maintenance
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