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SUMMARY:Pasayten Wilderness Mega Traverse Expedition
DESCRIPTION:Pasayten Wilderness Mega Traverse Expedition\nJuly 9–13, 2026 | Multi-Peak Wilderness Adventure\nA legendary 4-day peakbagging expedition through the heart of the Pasayten Wilderness.\nJoin CNS for an ambitious wilderness traverse that links some of the most spectacular summits in the Pasayten backcountry. This expedition is designed for experienced backpackers, scramblers, and peakbaggers seeking a challenging journey through remote wilderness, rugged ridgelines, alpine basins, and expansive mountain vistas.\nOver four days, participants will travel through one of Washington’s largest wilderness areas while pursuing an incredible collection of summits, combining endurance, navigation, wilderness travel, and teamwork into a truly memorable adventure.\nExpedition Objectives\nComplete one of the premier peakbagging traverses in the Pasayten Wilderness, linking:\n🏔 Mount Rolo 🌟\n🏔 Osceola Peak ⭐\n🏔 Mount Carru ⭐\n🏔 Mount Lago ⭐\n🏔 Dot Mountain 🌟\n🏔 Ptarmigan Peak ⭐\n🏔 Blackcap Mountain ⭐\n🏔 Pass Butte 🌟\n🏔 Lost Peak ⭐\n🏔 Johnny Peak 🌟\n🏔 Many Trails Peak 🌟\nAdventure Highlights\n✅ Traverse remote wilderness terrain rarely visited by most hikers\n✅ Summit up to eleven iconic Pasayten peaks\n✅ Experience breathtaking alpine ridges, wildflower meadows, and pristine lakes\n✅ Develop advanced route-finding and backcountry navigation skills\n✅ Camp in spectacular wilderness settings beneath dark night skies\n✅ Build resilience, leadership, and teamwork through shared adventure\n✅ Practice Leave No Trace principles and wilderness stewardship\nExpedition Details\nDates: July 9–13, 2026\nDuration: 4 Days / 4 Nights\nRegion: Pasayten Wilderness, Washington\nActivity Type: Backpacking • Peakbagging • Alpine Scrambling • Wilderness Expedition\nDifficulty: Advanced to Expert\nEstimated Distance: 40–60+ miles\nElevation Gain: Significant cumulative elevation gain and loss throughout the traverse\nParticipant Requirements\n✔ Excellent physical fitness\n✔ Previous backpacking experience\n✔ Experience with off-trail travel and alpine scrambling preferred\n✔ Ability to carry a multi-day backpack across rugged terrain\n✔ Comfort with long days, changing weather, and remote wilderness conditions\n✔ Commitment to teamwork, safety, and Leave No Trace ethics\nImportant Notes\n\nThis is a strenuous wilderness expedition intended for experienced participants.\nDaily mileage, summit objectives, and camps may be adjusted based on weather, trail conditions, and group pace.\nWilderness travel often involves trail, boot path, and cross-country terrain.\nParticipants are responsible for carrying appropriate backpacking and safety equipment.\nA pre-trip planning meeting may be scheduled to discuss logistics, gear, transportation, and route details.\n\nCNS Adventure Philosophy\nThe greatest adventures are not measured only by miles traveled or summits reached, but by the connections forged along the way—to nature, to community, and to ourselves. This Mega Traverse embodies the CNS spirit of exploration, stewardship, challenge, and shared accomplishment.\nAdventure Beyond the Trail. Explore the Wild. Reach New Heights Together.\n
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LOCATION:Pasayten Wilderness, Wenatchee, WA
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