Women’s PCT
Backpacking
Explore the Pacific Crest Trail through lush Northwest temperate rainforest with views of the Cascades. Gain the skills and confidence to plan your own expeditions with this women-only trip.
Are you ready to escape the ordinary and embark on an unforgettable adventure? Join us for a transformative journey as we teach you the art of backpacking on one of the most iconic trails in the world!
Whether you’re a complete novice or have hiking experience, we have trips that cater to all skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable adventure for everyone involved!
4 Days / 3 Nights
Beginner and Intermediate Trips Available
Hike the Iconic PCT
Learn Backpacking Skills and Boost Confidence
We Provide the Guides, Permits, Transportation, Equipment, Meals, and More
$1,490.00
Upcoming Dates
May 21-24, 2027
May 28-31, 2027 (Intermediate)
June 4-7, 2027
June 17-20, 2027
June 26-29, 2027
July 2-5, 2027
July 10-13, 2027
July 17-20, 2027
July 24-27, 2027 (Intermediate)
July 29-August 1, 2027
August 3-6, 2027
August 11-14, 2027 (Intermediate)
August 20-23, 2027
August 27-30, 2027
September 3-6, 2027
September 11-14, 2027
September 14-17, 2027 (Intermediate)
September 19-22, 2027
September 25-28, 2027
An Epic Backpacking Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night backpacking journey along a section of the famed Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), with its rugged beauty and rich history, as you follow in the footsteps of pioneers and through-hikers alike! You will experience nature in its purest form, with its dramatic landscapes, lush forests, epic waterfalls, and awe-inspiring vistas.
Trip Type: Guided backpacking trip
Difficulty Level: Beginner (intermediate trips available)
Where: Sections of the PCT in Oregon and Washington
Trip Length: 4 days, 3 nights
Distance: 25-35 miles
Elevation: 5,000′
Experience Level
All trips are beginner-friendly unless otherwise noted.
Beginner trips/routes require good physical fitness and the ability to hike up to 13 miles a day over moderate inclines while carrying a 40 lb (or heavier) pack. No backpacking experience is necessary. Your guides will teach you everything you need to know!
Intermediate trips/routes require good physical fitness with some backpacking experience. Participants must be able to hike up to 15 miles a day over challenging terrain (such as water crossings) and steep elevation gains while carrying a 40 lb (or heavier) pack. Dry camping may be involved, which would require you to carry up to 4-6L of water for stretches on the trip.
Skills Covered
- Leave No Trace ethics and environmental awareness
- 10 Essentials to outdoor survival
- Hazard assessment and awareness
- Trail hygiene
- Backcountry cooking and nutrition
- How to layer and gear/clothing suggestions
- Bear safe food storage methods
- Local area hikes and suggestions
- Unplug and reconnect
Itinerary
Day 1
We start our journey off by meeting at our gear shop located in the “Gateway to the Gorge” aka Troutdale, OR. Here you will meet your guide(s) and they will conduct an orientation on what to expect in the coming days. From the shop we head out to the wilderness where the real adventure begins, with a shorter hike to camp for your first night in the backcountry.
Days 2 / 3
We continue our journey deeper into the wilderness and practice our newly learned backpacking skills.
Day 4
Our time together comes to a close and we pack up camp for the last time, eat our last bits of granola and make our way back to the “Front country” (as we like to call it). After we hike the last couple of miles back to the lot, we head back to the gear shop in Troutdale.
What's Included?
- Knowledgeable and certified guides with extensive wilderness experience
- Necessary permits and fees
- Transportation
- Trekking poles
- A supportive and inclusive group atmosphere
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Tea and coffee
- Group camping gear
- Backpacking tent(s)
- Water filter(s)
- Stove(s) and fuel canisters
- Toilet paper and waste bags
- Trowel
- Bear Canister
What Do I Need to Bring?
- Backpack
- Backpacking sleeping bag and pad
- Clothing appropriate for the adventure
- All other personal camping gear
- Snacks
What Skills Are Covered on the Intermediate Trip?
Gain skills like:
-Navigating water crossings
-Backpacking and gear optimization
-Setting up and executing backcountry cooking
-Introductory backcountry first aid
-Water source identification
-Long-term resource planning
-Navigating increasingly difficult terrain
Meeting Location
We depart from our office at 121 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. Note, our office entrance is located below and behind the storefronts in downtown Troutdale. Turn left off the main street immediately after the “Gateway to the Gorge” arch to access the lower parking lot.
Will I have a female guide for this women's trip?
Because we are a small business and offer co-ed trips, we cannot always guarantee a female guide for this trip.
Cancellation Policy
Please review our company cancellation policy before booking your trip.
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip cost.
Professional Guides
Our guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and want you to have the best trip possible.
All Essentials Are Included
We will bring professional equipment, meals, and group camping gear so you can spend more time learning new skills and enjoying the adventure.
Our team will help ensure you know what to bring and what is provided to make the most of your adventure. Have questions? Ask us anytime.
Transportation
We’ll meet at our gear shop in Troutdale, Oregon, not far from PDX Airport, and transport you and your group from there to our destination.
