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Win a Backpacking Trip in the North Cascades + $6,000 in Gear

We’re teaming up with Trails Magazine and Cascade Mountain Ascents to give one lucky winner—and their trail buddy—the ultimate backcountry experience: a 4-day guided backpacking trip in the North Cascades, up to $1,000 in airfare, and more than $6,000 in top-tier backpacking gear from some of our favorite outdoor brands.

 

👉 Enter the Giveaway Now

This once-in-a-lifetime trip is designed for backpackers of all experience levels, and will be guided by the pros at Cascade Mountain Ascents and joined by Trails Magazine editors. You’ll hike through rugged forests, take in panoramic alpine views, and camp under the stars—on a trip tailored to your skills and interests.

🎒 Here’s What the Grand Prize Includes

  • A 4-day guided backpacking trip in Washington’s North Cascades for two (July–Sept 2025)

  • Up to $1,000 in airfare from Trails Magazine

  • A one-year subscription to Trails Magazine

  • Dinner for two in Bellingham, WA thanks to Visit Bellingham

  • $6,000+ in premium outdoor gear, including:

Backpacking Gear & Apparel:

  • Alpine Fit: Rendezvous Ridge Long Sleeve + Backcountry Base Layer Bottoms (the very items that were awarded in the Editor’s Pick Lists in Trails Magazine Issue 9!)

  • Arc’teryx: Beta Jacket + Beta Pant

  • NEMO Equipment: Pulse Ultralight Quilt

  • Hilleberg: 1x Backpacking Tent

  • Therm-a-Rest: 2x NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pads

  • Rab: Exion 38 Pack + Sonic Hoody

  • Lowa: 2x Pairs of Backpacking Boots

  • Ridge Merino: Merino Wool Hoodie, Socks, and Hat

  • Injinji: $350 Gift Card

  • Durston: Kakwa 55 Backpack

  • OTTR: Sun Hoodies + Highline Jackets

  • Bowl and Kettle: Backpacking meals

  • RecPak: 8x Packable Meals

  • onX Backcountry: 2x Elite Memberships

Why We're Stoked to Be Included

Our Rendezvous Ridge Long Sleeve and Backcountry Base Layer Bottoms were handpicked by the Trails Magazine team in their recent Editor’s Pick List (Issue 9). Designed for performance, comfort, and odor resistance, these two Alpine Fit essentials are built to go the distance—whether you’re deep in the backcountry or road tripping through the PNW.

Both are:

  • Made in the USA

  • Crafted with anti-odor, breathable fabrics

  • Trail-tested in the Alaskan wilderness

Adventure Is Calling. Are You In?

This is more than just a gear haul—it’s a full-on backpacking experience designed to reconnect you with the outdoors and equip you for the trail ahead.

👉 Enter the North Cascades Giveaway Today

 

Sweepstakes ends May 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. No purchase necessary. Entrants must be 18 or older and a resident of the United States or Canada.
Full giveaway rules: https://trailsmag.net/pages/northcascadesgiveaway

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