Seattle Branch Washington PCT Thru Hiker

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Seattle Branch Washington PCT Thru Hiker

A profile badge awarded for backpacking the entire Washington portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in a single trip.

About The Award

Backpack the entire Washington section of the Pacific Crest Trail between Oregon and Canada in a single trip to earn the Washington PCT Thru Hiker badge for your profile.

How To Obtain

Backpack the entire Washington section of the Pacific Crest trail between Bridge of the Gods on the Columbia River and the Northern Terminus/Monument 78 on the Canadian border in a single trip.  The trip can be done in either direction (NoBo or SoBo), and zero/nero days are permitted at town stops along the way. The trip can be either supported or unsupported.

The trip can be private with non-Mountaineers team members.  The trip must be done in accordance with Leave No Trace and in accordance with the policies of all relevant local land management agencies, including the use of valid permits, proper food storage, acceptable resupply practices, etc.

Contact

Contact the Seattle Backpacking Committee chair.  Include the dates of your trip, your start/finish trailhead, and the names of the other people in your party.  If done as a Club trip, also include the leader’s name and branch.