Goat Rocks High Traverse

GOAT ROCKS HIGH TRAVERSE BACKPACK

This four-day trip combines spectacular scenery and terrain, wondrous wild flowers, and the summit of a glaciated peak.

	30 Miles
	Four days
	Scheduled Trip - August 15-18, 2008

Call 877 965-5100 or send an email to sign-up or to request a trip on a different date. You can also use our Secure Sign-up Form.

Price: 1 person - $1,400, 2 persons - $800 each, 3 persons - $700 each, 4-6 persons - $550 each Includes round-trip transportation from the Portland area (the traverse requires two vehicles), guide(s), food, and equipment.

Itinerary
Day One – Leave at 6 AM from the Portland area and drive to the PCT 2000 Trailhead at Leech Lake. Hike 6.5 mi. to the intersection with Trail #117. Descend to Shoe Lake. Follow #117 around Shoe Lake 0.5 mi to our first campsite at Hidden Springs.

Day Two – Travel 0.5 mi. on #117 from Hidden Springs to rejoin the PCT. Continue 8 mi. to our campsite at the meadows below Elk Pass.

Day Three – Continue on the PCT 9.0 mi., climbing over Elk Pass to our breath-taking campsite at Cispus Basin. Hike up Old Snowy (7,930') by the North Ridge route on the way.

Day Four - Continue on the PCT 3.4 mi. to the intersection with Nannie Ridge Trail 98 at Sheep Lake. Descend 4.5 mi. to Trailhead at Walupt Lake. Return to the Portland area, stopping for dinner on the way.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Clothing

Leather hiking boots

Wool or polypropylene socks (2 pair)

Liner socks (2 pair) (help prevent blisters)

Polypropylene or equivalent thermal underwear tops and bottoms

Warm sweater, fleece jacket, or wool shirt

Warm pants

Gore-Tex (or other water-resistant material) Parka

Gore-Tex Wind pants/climbing bibs

Sun hat

Gloves/Mittens with windproof shells

Warm hat

Gaiters to keep rocks/snow out of your boots

Trail shorts and t-shirt

Ten Essentials

	Whistle
	Map of area
	Compass
	Headlamp/Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb or another flashlight)
	Extra food and Clothing (wool socks, more warm things)
	Sunscreen and lip protection
	Pocket knife
	Lighter or matches in waterproof container
	Firestarter
	First aid kit (Absolutely no drugs or medicines that will make you drowsy or dizzy.)

Two and 1/2 Quarts of Fluids

Toilet Paper

Small insulation pad for sitting on

Handkerchief

Dark Sunglasses/Glacier glasses with sideshields, or Goggles (It can be bright and gritty on the mountain)

Camera and film

Trekking Poles*

Backpack*- You need to carry personal and your share of group gear (5,000 cubic inches +) Porter Support is available!

Camping Gear (We will provide tents, cooking equipment, and food)

	Warm Sleeping Bag
	Sleeping Pad
	Cup, Bowl, & Spoon (We recommend a plastic insulated cup, a plastic or lexsan spoon, and a one quart plastic mixing cup with a handle)

*We provide trekking poles (and ice ax and crampons if snow travel is required). We can arrange for you to rent backpacks and sleeping bags.

For Equipment Recommendations click here.