East Pasayten Wilderness — Pack In Support

Date/Time
Date(s): 07/18/2023 - 07/19/2023
All Day

Spaces
Total: 22 / Remaining: 22

Location
Disappointment & Goodenough Trailheads

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Project Profile

• Region: Northeast Washington
• Experience: Backpacking experience recommended
• Ages: adults; 15–17 with a guardian
• Difficulty:  Difficult (due to hike length)
• Hike Length: over 6 miles
• Trip Type: Pack Support, Backcountry
• Trip Duration: Day Trip, or Multi-day
• Project Type: Pack Support

Project Description

The mountains are calling and we must go! Volunteer to provide crucial pack support to a PNTA trail crew working in the Eastern Pasayten Wilderness.

On Tuesday morning a PNTA trail crew will need volunteers to help pack in gear and supplies from the Goodenough Trailhead to the “Fireplace” backcountry camp on the Boundary TR 533, at the foot of Haig Mountain. This 10.5 mile trip takes about 7 hours to hike, one way.

(See also: Pack Out Support, Mon July 24th)

If backcountry equestrians are interested in volunteering for this trip, we could accomplish our goals with 5-6 stock animals. We need to haul in about 650 pounds of gear and supplies. (Some tools and gear will be picked up along the way at “Lone Wolf” camp in Long Draw.)

If equestrians aren’t available, we’ll lighten up our gear and make any necessary adjustments to get the job done with two-legged volunteers. 10-15 volunteer backpackers will be needed to help the crew carry in food supplies, tools and gear.

Pack support volunteers are welcome to arrive at basecamp on Monday evening. Volunteers may also want to camp overnight in the backcountry on Tuesday, before completing the trek back to the trailhead on Wednesday.

The PNTA can provide you with backpacks, and you decide how much weight you or your stock are comfortable carrying.

Please bring your essential daypack items, as well as your backpacking gear if you plan to make this a multi-day trip. See Resources (below) for Frequently Asked Questions and packing recommendations.

Project Details

• PNTA Last Worked Here: 2022
• Project Leader: Kristin Ackerman
• Trail Crew Leader(s): Hannah & Sam
• Trip Time: up to 8+ hrs daily, + drive time
• Hike Distance: 21 miles round trip
• Spots Available: 5–15
• Meals: Included for multi-day participants who register & enroll by Tuesday July 11th
• Cost: Free

Other Location Info

• Land Manager: Colville National Forest — Tonasket Ranger District
• Rendezvous Location: Goodenough Trailhead (end of Fourteenmile Rd)
• Staging Area: Goodneough Trailhead
• Camping: Multi-day participants can disperse camp with the PNTA crews 
• Directions: See Location for directions

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