goat rocks
basecamp
adventure
july
18 - 20
2026
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Explore and sign up for the adventure below!
Set along the banks of the Cowlitz River in Randle, Washington, our Goat Rocks basecamp is your launch point into the wild heart of the Pacific Northwest. Wide skies, moving water, and open meadow replace the noise of everyday life. You’re close enough to town for ease, yet tucked into 70 acres of private land that feels worlds away. Centrally located between Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams, and just an hour from the trailheads, this two-night experience gives you access to some of the most spectacular terrain in the region.
Basecamp is welcoming, intentional, and grounded in connection. Our Meadows Edge site sits along the riverbank with easy water access, a sprawling maple for shade, and open meadow all around. Mornings begin slow with coffee by the river, and evenings wind down barefoot in the grass. At the center of camp is a shared space around the fire, with a covered tented kitchen set up with Snow Peak gear, plenty of complimentary coffee, tea, and hot cocoa, plus a few games and books to round it out.
Sunday is where it all opens up. We shuttle into the high country and you choose your own adventure, from a relaxed day at an alpine lake, shorter forested routes to big ridgeline efforts and point-to-point days along the PCT, all designed to finish at Walupt Lake. Cold water, sandy shoreline, and that feeling of a full day outside.
The weekend flows naturally. Arrive Saturday, settle in, and gather for dinner and a fire. Sunday is for the mountains. Monday morning is slow again, with coffee by the river before heading home.
And if the mountains aren’t calling, you can stay back at Basecamp or spend the day at Walupt Lake, swimming, reading, paddling, or simply being outside. This experience is designed to meet you where you are.
itinerary
Day One/ Saturday
Depart PDX: 10am
Arrive at basecamp: Noon
Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm
Afternoon free time
Backcountry navigation demo/workshop
Games
River time
Camp dinner + s’mores: 6:30pm
Day Two/ Sunday
Coffee + breakfast: 6–7am
Shuttle departs for Goat Rocks: 7:30am
Choose from a range of adventure
Camp dinner + stories: 7:30pm
Day Three/ Monday
Coffee + breakfast: 7–9am
Depart basecamp: 11am
What’s included
We take care of everything so you can fully settle into the rhythm of the weekend. Enjoy round-trip transportation from Portland to our private basecamp in Randle, Washington, a fully set up Snow Peak campsite ready upon arrival, all meals throughout your stay, and shuttle access to and from the Goat Rocks Wilderness.
The transport
Round-trip shuttle service between the designated Portland, Oregon meet-up location and basecamp. The same shuttle will take us up into Goat Rocks wilderness for our full adventure Day.
The camp
Settle into camp with a cozy, fully set-up Snow Peak sleep space waiting for you. Your rental includes a spacious tent, cot, sleeping pad, reading light, table, chairs and other thoughtful touches to make camp feel like home. Just bring your own bedding and sink in.
Campsites accommodate up to 4 people. Select one campsite add-on per group and note your total party size at checkout.
NOTE: Camp set up won’t be exactly as pictured and will vary base on product availability.
the food
Thoughtfully curated camp meals in partnership with Blue Diamond Pizza + Catering, designed to fuel long days outside. Includes all meals from lunch on arrival through lunch on departure, plus snacks, coffee, and hydration. Expect hearty, protein-rich options for plant-based and omnivorous eaters alike.
signing up
We’re so excited to invite you to join us for our inaugural Goat Rocks Basecamp Adventure.
Because this is our first time bringing this experience to life, we’re inviting friends and family to preview. We’d love for you to soak it all in, enjoy the adventure, and share honest feedback that will help us refine the experience moving forward. Reviews, testimonials, photos, and thoughtful notes are all deeply appreciated.
As a thank you for being part of the beginning, we are not charging a formal adventure fee. We simply ask that you consider leaving a tip to help offset the costs of food, supplies, logistics, and basecamp support. A suggested contribution is $400 per person, but please give what feels right for you.
personal
training
+coaching
Do these adventures sound fun? Even though they’re designed for all fitness levels, maybe you want to push a little farther. Whether you’re interested in bigger miles, more elevation, or your first trail adventure, we’re here
to help.
Our coaching partners have been hand selected through personal experience and share the belief that growth is built through strength, resilience, connection, and intentional movement. They reflect our ethos: community over competition and a deep respect for the trail, the process, and long term
well being.
Co-owner of Eastside Kettlebell Collective and a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, Eloise blends strength training, run coaching, and human-centered care to help athletes build sustainable, lifelong fitness. With a background in personal training, trauma-informed coaching, and addictions counseling, she helps people move stronger, train smarter, and build resilience for the long haul.
Therapist and endurance coach Mike Grant founded Aid Station Performance Therapy, bridging the gap between mental health and athletic performance. Drawing from his own recovery journey and experience as a licensed clinical social worker and ultrarunner, Mike helps athletes move through fear, anxiety, and performance plateaus with compassion and practical tools.
Founder of The Wellness Movement, where he provides holistic coaching for athletes and everyday adventurers. With more than 13 years of experience, he helps clients build strength, recover from injury, and train for everything from 5Ks to ultramarathons, backpacking, climbing, and cycling. His approach emphasizes resilience, sustainable training, and a lifelong connection to movement.
