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Women’s Backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail: 3 Days by Mount Shasta
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  • Three days, two nights, a small group of women, and female guides the whole way. The rhythm is loose and friendly. We meet in the town of Mt. Shasta, shuttle to the trailhead together, and hike in to our first camp near a lake. Day two is the heart of the trip: ridgelines, meadows, and more alpine water, mostly between 6,500 and 7,500 ft (1,981-2,286 m), carrying packs of 35 to 40 lb (16-18 kg). On the last morning, there's an optional climb of Mount Eddy at 9,026 ft (2,751 m), the highest of the Klamath Mountains, before we hike out and shuttle back to town. Tents, group cooking gear, first aid kit, water filter, and permits are all included.

    • We gather at our location in the town of Mt. Shasta, sort gear, and shoulder our packs before the shuttle ride out to the trailhead. From there, we step onto the Pacific Crest Trail and start hiking toward our first camp near an alpine lake, taking it at a pace that lets everyone settle into the weight of a full pack. Your guides share tips on pacing, footcare, and camp routine along the way, and once we arrive we set up our two-person tents and get dinner going. With Mount Shasta on the horizon and no one else around, there’s time to relax before the stars come out and the hot cocoa gets poured.

      Distance: 4-7 mi (6.4-11.3 km)
      Accommodation: Two-person tents at camp near an alpine lake

      Hikers resting on a large fallen log among pine trees, with backpacks nearby and mountains behind in Mount Shasta

    • Today is pure trail time. We follow the PCT through mountain meadows, out along open ridgelines, and past the shores of clear alpine lakes, mostly holding between 6,500 and 7,500 ft (1,981-2,286 m). This is the part where you start to see the world the way a thru-hiker does, with long views in every direction and Mount Shasta looming over it all. Your guides talk through the plants, animals, geology, and history of this country as we go, and answer anything you’ve been wondering about wilderness travel. We reach camp with plenty of daylight left for swimming, napping, or just sitting by the water, then share dinner under another big sky.

      Distance: 4-7 mi (6.4-11.3 km)
      Accommodation: Two-person tents at camp near an alpine lake

      Three hikers with trekking poles and backpacks climb a rocky slope above a forested valley and dark lake in Mount Shasta

    • Those who feel like one more challenge can join the optional climb of Mount Eddy, at 9,026 ft (2,751 m) the highest summit in the Klamath Mountains, with Shasta filling the view across the valley. Afterwards we break camp, pack up, and hike back along the trail to the trailhead, swapping stories from the past three days. The shuttle takes us back to the town of Mt. Shasta, where the trip wraps up with clean clothes, cold drinks, and a group that doesn’t feel much like strangers anymore. If you’re staying on, your guides can point you toward places to eat and rest in town.

      Distance: 4-7 mi (6.4-11.3 km)

      Hikers with backpacks walk a forest trail toward a view of distant blue mountain ridges under clear sky in Mount Shasta

    • Included:

        • An experienced, local woman backpacking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 3-day backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail by Mount Shasta (3 days of hiking)
        • Accommodation for 2 nights in two-person tents at camps near alpine lakes (double occupancy)
        • Professional instruction and guiding throughout
        • Group cooking gear, group first aid kit, and a water filter
        • Campsite and permit fees
        • Round-trip transportation from the guides’ location in the town of Mt. Shasta to the trailhead and back

      Not included:

        • Transportation to California
        • Accommodation before and after the trip in the town of Mount Shasta
        • Meals
        • Personal backpacking gear and clothing
        • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
        • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
        • Guide gratuities — optional

    • In order to join this PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour for women, good fitness is required, though no previous backpacking experience is needed. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 7 mi (11.3 km), carrying your own pack weighing 35 to 40 lb (16-18 kg) over varied terrain.

      Nearly all of the hiking happens at elevations between 6,500 and 7,500 ft (1,981-2,286 m), and the optional ascent of Mount Eddy tops out at 9,026 ft (2,751 m), so the thinner air will make the effort feel bigger than it would at sea level. Your guides strongly encourage following a training regimen in the months before the trip, since your overall fitness is what will make the days enjoyable rather than a grind. Walking with a loaded pack on hills is the best preparation you can do.

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    • Tents, group cooking gear, the group first aid kit, and a water filter are provided, so your packing list covers personal gear and clothing.

      Backpacking gear:

        • Backpacking pack big enough for three days of gear (roughly 50-65L)
        • Sleeping bag rated for cool mountain nights
        • Sleeping pad
        • Water bottles or hydration bladder (2L total capacity)
        • Headlamp with spare batteries
        • Hiking poles (optional, helpful with a loaded pack)
        • Bowl, mug, and spork
        • Trail snacks you like

      Clothing & footwear:

        • Broken-in hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes
        • Hiking socks plus spares
        • Hiking pants or shorts
        • Base layer top, plus a warm mid-layer fleece or puffy for evenings
        • Waterproof rain jacket
        • Warm hat and light gloves
        • Sunhat and sunglasses
        • Camp clothes and something comfortable to sleep in

      Other:

        • Toiletries, including sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer, and bug spray
        • Personal medications and any blister care you rely on
        • Trash bag for packing out your waste
        • Camera (optional, but recommended)

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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    • Group sizes and pricing:

        • This PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour runs on set departure dates with a small group of women, guided by female guides.
        • The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
        • PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tours for women can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements:

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the backpacking trip on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
        • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The starting point of your PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour for women is the town of Mount Shasta, California. To get there, most people fly into Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) or Sacramento International Airport (SMF). From there, you can rent a car to reach Mount Shasta.

      You will meet your guides at in the town of Mt. Shasta, and transportation from there to the trailhead and back at the end of the trip is included.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

      Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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