Backpack - Duckabush River

Hi everyone,

I am new to being a trip leader - I will have a mentor on this trip. I am excited to be a leader and hope to do a lot of fun backpacking trips with folks. Please keep that in mind.

Since this trip isn't a long one, 10 miles in 2 days, I'm not going to be a big stickler about pace. I am hoping we will have a relaxing evening at 5 mile camp, and we can have a calm morning eating a yummy breakfast. I'm planning on bringing my birding scope, so if anyone likes to watch birds, we can do that together. I am a novice birder, but am enthusiastic.

From trip reports, there is a challenging part going up Big Hump: looks like it is 1000ft elevation gain over a mile and a half. I expect we'll want a break at the top to check out the views.

Since this is late June, we'll have plenty of daylight, but it may also be on the warmer side.

As I am a new leader, I would like you to ask for permission before registering. Please answer the following questions for leader permission:

* What's a cool backpack trip you wish someone would lead?

* What's your favorite baked good?

* What's a backpack trip you've done in the past year?

We will meet at the trailhead with all our gear ready at 9:00am, meet and greet, then hike in.

Please note, NW Forest Pass required for each vehicle at trailhead parking.