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Mt. Hood, OR

$1,400.00 
Daily Distance:  4.5 miles

Welcome to Beginner Backpacking,

A new series of trips designed to show you Earth’s most untouched locations without the suffering. This isn't your dad’s traditional backpacking trip, nor the army’s rucking bootcamp. The gear has come a long way since then, and we’re fully outfitting you in the best of it.

Mt. Hood, Oregon

June is when backpacking season on Mt. Hood begins. This 11,000-foot-tall mountain offers one of the most dynamic environments in the Pacific Northwest, only an hour and a half away from Portland, Oregon. Early summer brings snowmelt that feeds countless rivers and waterfalls, and the meadows are full of blooming wildflowers. The mountain supports a wide range of ecosystems—from dense Douglas fir and cedar forests at its base to alpine meadows and glacial terrain near the summit. 

September marks the tail end of backpacking season on Mt. Hood. The 11,000-foot mountain remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most striking landscapes, just an hour and a half from Portland, Oregon. Late summer brings crisp mornings and golden light filtering through thinning canopies. Meadows fade from vibrant wildflowers to earthy tones of grass and huckleberry, and higher elevations begin to hint at the coming cold. Streams still flow with glacial melt, and clear weather offers long views across the Cascade Range.


Daily Distance:  4.5 miles

Welcome to Beginner Backpacking,

A new series of trips designed to show you Earth’s most untouched locations without the suffering. This isn't your dad’s traditional backpacking trip, nor the army’s rucking bootcamp. The gear has come a long way since then, and we’re fully outfitting you in the best of it.

Mt. Hood, Oregon

June is when backpacking season on Mt. Hood begins. This 11,000-foot-tall mountain offers one of the most dynamic environments in the Pacific Northwest, only an hour and a half away from Portland, Oregon. Early summer brings snowmelt that feeds countless rivers and waterfalls, and the meadows are full of blooming wildflowers. The mountain supports a wide range of ecosystems—from dense Douglas fir and cedar forests at its base to alpine meadows and glacial terrain near the summit. 

September marks the tail end of backpacking season on Mt. Hood. The 11,000-foot mountain remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most striking landscapes, just an hour and a half from Portland, Oregon. Late summer brings crisp mornings and golden light filtering through thinning canopies. Meadows fade from vibrant wildflowers to earthy tones of grass and huckleberry, and higher elevations begin to hint at the coming cold. Streams still flow with glacial melt, and clear weather offers long views across the Cascade Range.


FIRST TIME backpacking? PERFECT.

If you've never been backpacking, this trip is for you. If you have, it’s your chance to experience one of the world’s most special trails. Designed for beginners, it requires no prior experience—just a basic level of fitness for the short 3.7-mile hike.

 
 

3 days:

Hotel >Basecamp> backcountry >

    • Travel day

    • Depart hotel 

    • Arrive at Basecamp 

    • Brunch

    • Instruction

    • Break

    • Instruction

    • Dinner

    • Breakfast and stretching

    • Depart basecamp

    • Hike to backcountry camp

    • Lunch

    • Nap/free time

    • Dinner

    • Sunrise stretching

    • Breakfast

    • Break down camp

    • Hike back to the trailhead

    • Drop off at hotel or PDX

 
 

Your Guides

Lampton Kamali’i

is a Hawai’i-based conservationist dedicated to native plant restoration & agroecology, blending traditional Hawaiian knowledge with modern science. At Camp Yoshi, he shares the principles of aloha ‘āina, guiding campers to move through Hawai’i’s landscapes with respect and reciprocity.

Gabbi Thomas

herbalist, forager, and outdoor educator who empowers women and Black folks to conquer fear and feel at home in wild places. Her grounded, joyful approach reminds campers that nature isn’t something to endure but something to return to.

Griffin Christensen

is a Portland-based designer and earth worker who brings his background in regenerative materials and product design into the backcountry. At Camp Yoshi, he helps campers understand their gear as a system that transforms comfort, confidence, and connection to place.

 
 

No gear? We’ve got you covered.

Do not worry about packing food or gear. We’re taking care of the hard part, selecting gear, packing food, and fully outfitting you from head to toe so that you can be as comfortable and prepared as possible for your journey.

  • Sleep kit

  • Cook kit

  • Clothing system

  • Food, drinks, snacks

  • Backpack

Remote gourmet meals

Our chef dreams up the meals that will make you forget you are miles from a full kitchen. Some meals are elevated camp classics, most are dishes you never thought you’d eat outdoors, all are straight-up culinary magic. And don’t worry, we’ve got the drinks covered too - from your morning brew to evening drinks under the stars.

What you’ll learn

  1. How to pack for a backpacking trip

  2. How to sleep overnight in the backcountry

  3. Backcountry Hygiene & Safety

  4. How to dress for backpacking

  5. Backpacking cooking & nutrition

  6. Ecological education

 
 

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