Retreat
Aspire is proud to partner with Trail Mixed Collective to increase access to outdoor sports for women of color. Our North Cascades retreat is open to both those new to trails and running and to those experienced runners who desire to contribute to a vibrant community of women of color on the trails. We are committed to an affirming and inclusive space for all those who identify as women of color.
Description
The North Fork of the Nooksack River runs wild with glacial snowmelt from the snowfields of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. Over millennia, immense volcanic and glacial forces have sculpted the surrounding landscape into some of the most pristine high country scenery on the planet. Over the weekend we’ll run ridgelines that will leave runners breathless, both from the terrain and the beauty of the North Cascades. With daily runs between 12-30 miles, there are trails to match your motivation and ability.
Course Overview
Friday, Day 1
Meet at the Excelsior Camp along the Nooksack River
Runners are welcome to arrive anytime after 5pm. We’ll have coolers of drinks and plates of fresh appetizers served on the shores of the Nooksack River to set the tone for the weekend. Dinner will be at 6pm followed by a trip overview and stoke building for the running that lies ahead.
Saturday, Day 2
Copper Ridge
The views from Hannegan Pass and Copper Ridge are some of the most expansive vistas of an exceptionally striking mountain range.
Length Options:
Hannegan Peak: 11 Miles, Copper Ridge Lookout 20 MIles, Full Copper Ridge Loop 34 Miles
Sunday, Day 3
Yellow Aster Butte and The High Divide
An early breakfast, followed by staggered shuttle departures, ensures that everyone can find a run that fits their fitness. Every option guarantees ample mountain views and miles of single track trail.
Length Options: High Divide Trail via Welcome Pasw 12 Miles, Yellow Aster Butte, Tomyhoi Peak, and High Divide 20 Miles
Big meals and shuttles bookend our trip into the hills. A final dinner and celebration wraps this weekend escape to the hills.
Event's current local time: 6:04 PM PT
