- All levels
- Ages 18+
All-day hikes are custom experiences designed specifically for you and your group. These private courses provide the perfect opportunity to explore the endless breathtaking views.
Quick Details
Backpacking Hike in Mt. Rainier
Spend five days backpacking through the Mount Rainier wilderness and practicing yoga. Explore the forests, alpine meadows, and rivers, all in the shadow of Washington’s highest peak.
Our expert guides and yoga instructors do all the planning, navigating, and logistics, so you can focus on the scenery. By the end of this trip, you’ll feel relaxed and accomplished. Join us for this memorable experience that you won’t soon forget.
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Day O (Pre-Trip Meeting)
- 2.5-hour virtual pre-trip meeting. This usually happens 2 days before the trip start date. Time TBD. Please have all your personal gear and equipment ready for this meeting. We will go over the route and itinerary as well as go over personal and group gear to ensure everyone has what they need.
Day 1
Morning
- Gear review
- Last-minute packing
- 8 a.m. Depart Seattle
Afternoon
- Park entrance and registration
- Goals and overview
- 1:00 p.m. @ trailhead and pack in
Evening
- Orientation
- Dinner
- Opening circle & practice
Days 2 – 4
Morning
- Meditation & yoga practice
- Breakfast
- Pack up camp and hike
Afternoon
- Hiking lunch
- Free time or hike!
- Yoga & meditation practice
Evening
- Dinner
- Group discussions
Day 5
Morning
- Pack camp
- Closing practice & circle ceremony
- Late breakfast
- Pack out
- Drive back to Seattle
- Final group dinner
**Please note that scheduled itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.**
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- 18+ for adult courses or 16+ with consent from a guardian and Kaf approval
- 12-18 for youth courses
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- No backpacking or yoga experience is required.
- You will be expected to carry a pack of 30 – 40 lbs on your back for up to 4 hours at a time through relatively flat terrain, so good overall fitness is required.
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- Connection with self, community, and nature
- Yoga and meditation
- Local ecology, geology, flora and fauna
- Route planning and navigation
- Campcraft
- Leave No Trace ethics and environmental practices
- Connection with self, community, and nature
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- Four nights, five days of relaxation and guided yoga practice from our skills staff. Learn more about our team here.
- Tasty and healthy backcountry food
- All group equipment (shelter, cooking, maps, water purification, sanitation supplies)
- Twice daily yoga and meditation practice
- Carpooling options to and from Seattle
- Park entrance fees plus camping and permitting fees
- Help with logistical planning and pre-trip planning
- An unforgettable experience crafted to build backpacking and yoga skills
- Four nights, five days of relaxation and guided yoga practice from our skills staff. Learn more about our team here.
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- Transportation (carpool options available)
- Parking passes
- Personal clothing
- Personal backpacking and yoga equipment
- Lunches
- Transportation (carpool options available)
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You will receive a full packing list following registration, but please feel free to contact us with any gear or equipment specific questions you have. A brief list of what you will need to provide for yourself:
- Personal backpacking equipment, sleep system, pack, appropriate clothing, and footwear
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Transportation and times will be coordinated by email when the pre-trip announcement is sent to all registrants.
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