This 5 day experience in the Eastern Sierra’s brings together the best of what this iconic mountain range has to offer. A chance to harness your inner John Wayne…or John Muir. We’ll be riding horses deep into the heart of the Inyo National Forest with a pack train of mules carrying all the gear needed to have an adventure worth telling stories about. We’ll have the opportunity to take several strenuous hikes to peaks above 12,000′, as well as fishing for golden trout, and swimming in breathtaking alpine lakes. This is a challenging and incredible trip on which you will have a chance to appreciate the vast beauty that makes the Sierras so legendary.

Trip outfitted by: Rock Creek Pack Station, a permittee of the Inyo and Sierra National Forest

DATE: August 15-19, 2013

DETAILS:

- $1,500 USD (Includes transportation from Los Angeles or Mammoth Lakes)

- 5 day horseback expedition with pack mules

- Hiking, fishing, swimming

- Gourmet cuisine

- All expenses included

This 3 day alpine adventure will be a true physical challenge as we climb through old growth forests all the way to reaching the 10,781′ summit of Mt. Baker. During the climb, you will learn the basics of snow climbing, self-arrest and ice axe use, learn to use crampons and how to travel and camp on an active glacier. We’ll learn from a certified and mountain guide with over 75 Mt. Baker summits under his belt. We’re able to climb this challenging and beautiful route thanks to exclusive Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest permits. In traditional Wilderness Collective style, you will be eating the best possible food above 8,000′ and all climbing gear and equipment will be included. This trip will be a test of character and fitness.

Itinerary

Day 1: After a final gear check and briefing at Schrieber’s Meadow, we begin our ascent of Mt. Baker. Beginning at 3,400 feet, we travel through subalpine meadows and drainages. Hiking continues through old growth forest and we exit the forest at 4,800ft to our first full view of the mountain and our summit route. Our route continues along the ‘Railroad Grade’ as we ascend to our camp at 6,100 ft., perched high on the south side of Mt Baker. We’ll take in a spectacular view from camp of the Easton glacier.

Day 2: After sleeping in and recovering from the previous day’‘s work: breakfast and then training. Our guides cover all aspects of walking on snow, self-arrest, glissading, crampon and ice axe use as well as proper rope techniques for climbing the mountain. A lot of information and practice today: instruction continues with learning knots, harness use, anchors and running belays all around our high camp at the foot of the glacier. An early dinner and an early bedtime as we prep for our summit day.

Day 3: Summit day. We start our climb around midnight, depending on weather and route conditions. Following a hot breakfast, coffee, and tea, we top off all water bottles and begin our ascent. The route starts off by gaining the Easton Glacier. From there we ascend the gently angled glacier, following the path of least resistance around crevasses and ice falls, until we reach the crater rim at 9,800ft. We take a short break here before climbing the steepest section of the climb: the Roman Wall. The top of the wall, 10,500 ft., affords an amazing view of the interior of the summit crater, North Cascades National Park, and the Puget Sound. It is a short walk from here to the summit of Mount Baker at 10,781 ft.

DATE: July 14-16, 2013

DETAILS:

- Mt. Baker Summit, Washington 10,781 ft.

- $1,650 USD (Includes transportation from Sea-Tac Airport)

- 3 day mountaineering expedition

- All expenses included

Approaching the Channel Islands on a 16′ tri-maran may be the closest you will ever get to feeling like an eighteenth century explorer. The Channel Islands sailing adventure will challenge you physically as sailing a small craft is much more intense than a Sunday harbor cruise with a mimosa in your hand. Departing from Ventura, CA we will be racing across 30 miles of the great blue Pacific with dolphins and seals in our wake.

A support boat will be following us to carry all the gear and more importantly the surfboards. The Channel Islands chain is home to some of California’s best surf breaks and we’ll get to experience them all with this island hopping trip. The Channel Islands have been protected by the government so this is a chance to experience California as it was hundreds of years ago.

DATE: June 7-9, 2013

DETAILS:

- $2,000 USD

- 3 Days of intense small craft sailing

- Off the grid camping accomodations

- Support boat

- Film crew documenting the entire adventure

- All expenses included

The first official WC adventure will take a group of men deep into the frozen heart of Alaska, the last wild state. Riding snowmobiles for over 350 miles riding along the famed Iditarod dogsled trail known as “the last great race on earth”. On this route, we will be riding through trees, fields, and over frozen rivers and mountains.  There will be spectacular views of Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America.  Expect to see moose, foxes, rabbit’s, and unforgettable views of the Northern Lights.

We’ll be covering over 65 miles each day with endless opportunities for powder riding, trail riding and steep climbs. This is an all-inclusive trip with world class cuisine, rustic lodge style accommodations and no expense spared. As always, there will be curated discussions each night exploring character, courage, and manhood.

REVISED DATE: Feb 20-23, 2014

DETAILS:

- $4500 USD (excluding airfare to Anchorage, AK)

- 4 Days of snowmobile riding along the famed Iditarod trail

- Rustic lodging and world class cuisine

- All expenses included