About Us
Who:
Backcountry Wyld is a pioneering women-led organization that focuses on providing all-women backpacking adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) within the stunning North Cascades National Park. Our commitment is to create transformative all-inclusive experiences through nature retreats that emphasize personal growth, confidence building, and community among women. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, we aim to connect our participants not just with the natural beauty of the outdoors but also with each other. We recognize the therapeutic effects of the wilderness and the strength that can be gained from shared experiences, ensuring that every woman who joins us leaves feeling enriched and empowered.
What:
Our mission at Backcountry Wyld is to empower women through engaging nature retreats that promote personal development, self-confidence, and lasting friendships. We believe that the great outdoors provides a unique backdrop for transformative experiences and that every woman deserves the opportunity to explore, learn, and thrive in a supportive wilderness setting. Women guides lead all of our backpacking trips, and our clients are women. Sisters, best friends, partners, mother and daughters, aunts, cousins, co-workers, family, and work re-treats... we got you... Whether you're a beginner or advanced solo backpacker who wants to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, hike with new and old friends, or would like a taste of a thru-hiker's life, this is the trip for you.
Where:
All of our Backcountry Wyld trips are catered to your skill level and are all hiked on the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT stretches 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through some of the country's most dramatic and rugged terrain. Some of the best trails are right here in our backyard in the PNW. Three of our trips are in WA and one is currently in OR. We hike through the North Cascades, Stehekin National Park, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Cascade Locks, and Mt Hood. We will frequent and be lodging in Mazama, Sun Mountain Lodge, Leavenworth, and Timberline Lodge.
Because our trips are remote, we have made them all-inclusive, from pickup, gear, meals, lodging, and drop-off. Our expert female guides have all hiked the PCT and have extensive knowledge of the trail system, flora, fauna, and backcountry skills. Our guides all carry InReach Garmin's for GPS and safety. Each trip has been carefully planned to guide, teach, and come away with our Backcountry Wyld experience. We know you will be hooked after one trip and want to BE Wyld with us again.
When:
Backcountry Wyld 2025 season:
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June 15th ~ to September 15th.
Why:
Because we can ... and we're going to ...
Guided Adventures
Trip #I The Harper
~Out of the City into the Woods~​
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Rainy Pass, WA to Cutthroat Pass, WA
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Fit Level 1 - 2
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Group size: 8-10
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2 Guides
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2 nights ~ 3 days
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Total mileage: 11 miles
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$1495 (All-inclusive, except alcohol)
​This is a perfect trip for the beginner backpacker who wants to learn the skills of tent camping in the backcountry. Two, light days backpacking, one-night tent camping, daily journaling, and restorative yoga in Mazama. Beautiful views on the top of Cutthroat Pass are where we will break for pictures and snacks then onward we hike down the picturesque landscape trail to meet our Backcountry Wyld van at the trailhead. Pack your swimsuit and head for the hot tub to relax. Enjoy a one-night stay in Mazama with a final group dinner. On departure day, we will stop at the Mazama store for yummy breakfast and coffee before we pack up and depart for the Rainy Pass Parking lot to meet your car.
All-inclusive: Ultra-light gear, (backpack, sleeping bag, pad, air mattress, pillow, water filter, stove, fuel, 2-liter water bottles, titanium cup, spork, trekking poles, food container, and 2-man tent). All meals and snacks on the trail, a final group dinner (except alcohol), a journal, and a restorative yoga class. Two guides and all transportation is provided from pick-up and drop-off points at Rainy Pass, WA.​
Trip #2 The Heidi
~Heidi HO Lets GO!~
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Bridge Creek, WA to Stehekin, WA
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Group size: 8-10
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3 nights 4 days ~2 guides
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Total mileage: 20 miles
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$2,195 (All-inclusive, except alcohol)
The Heidi is a 3-night, 4-day backpacking trip (1-night lodging in Leavenworth, WA) from Bridge Creek, WA, to Stehekin, WA, on the Pacific Crest Trail. This trip is in the Cascades National Park and will have permits for all our backpackers. Our Backcountry Wyld van will meet you at the Mt Vernon Amtrak station and shuttle you 2 1/2 hrs on the Cascade Scenic Hwy, stopping at Ross Lake for the view and briefing of the 4-day backpacking trip. This will give you plenty of time to meet our guides and be given your Be Wyld gear for the weekend. Pack one duffel with extra clean clothes and anything else you may need for lodging. This trip is rated moderate and is the perfect weekend backpacking trip for a fit day hiker to an intermediate backpacker. A beautiful, well-groomed trail that borders Bridge Creek into Stehekin. On the final day of our trek, we will be transported to Stehekin, where we will visit the famous Stehekin Bakery and even go for a bike ride if desired. We will board the Stehekin ferry and be transported 2 hours down Lake Chelan to the town of Chelan. Our Backcountry Wyld van will pick us up and transport us to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, where we will spend our last night and have our final group dinner. Enjoy a yummy breakfast and lattes before our beautiful van rides back through Stevens Pass to your drop-off point in Seattle or Mt Vernon, WA.​
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All-inclusive: Ultra light gear (backpack, sleeping bag, pad, air mattress, pillow, trekking poles, stove, fuel, 2-liter water bottles, titanium cup, spork, water filter, 2-man tent, and food container). All meals and snacks, final dinner (excluding alcohol), permits, two mountain guides, bike rental, ferry ticket, lodging in Leavenworth, WA, and all transportation provided from pick-up and drop-off points in WA.
Trip #3 The Hazel
~Peak to Peak~
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Snoqualmie Pass, WA to Steven's Pass
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Group Size: 8-10
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Total mileage: 71 miles
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5 nights 6 days ~ 2 guides
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$2,995 (All inclusive, except alcohol)
The Hazel is a 4-night, 5-day backpacking trip (1-night lodging) from Snoqualmie Pass, WA, to Stevens Pass, WA, on the Pacific Crest Trail (Section J). This trip is geared towards the hearty backpacker who will be physically challenged the entire trip and will be backpacking 10-15 miles per day. Perfect for someone wanting to experience the PCT and get a real taste of the backcountry thru-hiker. After being picked up in our Backcountry Wyld van at our Seattle pick-up point, you will be briefed by our guides and be issued your Be Wyld gear for the trip. We will drive approximately 45 minutes up to Snoqualmie Pass where we embark on the start of your adventure. Lunch, snacks, coffee, and electrolytes will be offered before we hit the trail. We will be hiking on the Kendal Catwalk, weaving our way up and down various passes, camping at lakes, and wading through rivers.
After we reach the end trail at Stevens Pass Ski Resort we will board the Backcountry Wyld van and be transported to the adorable Bavarian town of Leavenworth. We will stay in Leavenworth and have our final group dinner. Snitzel and beer anyone?! On departure day enjoy a yummy breakfast and local baked goods and coffee before we head out in the Backcountry Wyld van for our beautiful ride over Steven's Pass back to your drop-off point.
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All-inclusive: Ultra light gear, (backpack, sleeping bag, pad, air mattress, pillow, stove, fuel, titanium cup, spork, water filter, 2-liter water bottles, trekking poles, 2-man tent, and food container. All meals and snacks, final group dinner (excluding alcohol), two guides, and all transportation to and from Seattle.
Trip #4 The Helen
~Timber!~
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Cascade Locks, OR to Timberline Lodge, OR
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Group Size: 8-10
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4 nights 5 days ~ 2 guides
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Total mileage: 42.6 miles
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$2,395-$2,595 (All inclusive, except alcohol)
The Helen is our mid-level PCT backpacking trip and our only trip offered in OR on the Pacific Crest Trail. It will challenge you physically but a scale-down fit level from the Hazel. We will be backpacking approx 10 miles per day. Transportation will be available from Seattle via Portland to Cascade Locks pick-up points. The Helen is a 4-night, 5-day backpacking trip (1 night lodging). We will backpack through several waterfalls with lush flora and fauna and offer a short side trip to Ruby Falls. On our final day of hiking, we will find ourselves on Mt Hood and hike right into our last night lodging at Timberline Lodge. Pack your bathing suit and soak in the lodge's hot tub before our final group dinner at Timberline. Departure day is started with Timberline's famous brunch before we transport you back to Cascade Locks, Portland, or Seattle.
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All-inclusive: Ultralight Gear, (backpack, sleeping bag, pad, air mattress, pillow, trekking poles, stove, water filter, 2-liter water bottles, fuel, titanium cup, spork, 2-man tent, and food container ). All meals, snacks, and final group dinner, departure day brunch, 2 guides, 1-night accommodation at Timberline Lodge, and all transportation to and from Seattle, Portland, OR, and Cascade Locks, OR.​