Register for the 2022 Pacific Northwest Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
The 3rd Annual Pacific Northwest Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge™ is a self-paced hiking and trail running challenge up six iconic PNW mountains.
This year there are 10 challenging mountains to choose from. Pick any six to complete the challenge.
You choose whether you want to complete them in six days, six weeks, or take the entire year. Set the schedule that works best for you.
You can climb them in order as you build your strength and endurance, or mix it up. The choice is yours. Your registration will help support Big City Mountaineers, so you'll be doing good for others with each peak you climb.
The Pacific Northwest Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge includes these iconic hikes
Hike any six of these ten mountains to complete the challenge, or hike all ten!
Mailbox Peak
Take the old trail and you'll climb over 4,000 vertical feet in less than three miles. Fortunately, there is a longer-but-kinder new trail with switchbacks. With that vertical gain, either option is a physical challenge.
Mount Pilchuck
Mount Pilchuck is a very popular hiking destination in the North Cascades despite the difficult, rocky climb to the top. The historic lookout tower is part of the appeal, but the real attraction are the million-dollar views.
Mount Ellinor
Mount Ellinor stands nearly 6,000′ above sea level, a prominent sentinel at the south-eastern corner of the Olympic Peninsula. The trail up Mt. Ellinor has a reputation for being steep, but rewarding with terrific views.
Granite Mountain
A steep climb up the south-facing slope of Granite Mountain might reward you with wild huckleberries. The views from the top are legendary – one of the reasons there is still an active fire lookout tower at the summit.
Camp Muir
Nestled between the Nisqually and Paradise Glaciers on Mount Rainier, Camp Muir is the highest point on the mountain that you can reach without a climbing permit. And you'll get some snow travel up the Muir snowfield above Paradise.
Mount Saint Helens
Climbing to the top of this active stratovolcano is challenging, but won't require any technical skills, but it does require a permit, so apply early. For 2020, you can apply for a permit on March 1st.
New for the 2022 Challenge
Storm King
Mount Storm King is a challenging hike with a little of everything; steep switchbacks, a rope section and a rock scramble to the summit. This peak towers over Crescent Lake.
Mount Defiance
This six-million year old shield volcano is the highest point of the Columbia Gorge, and is considered by some to be “the hardest hike in Oregon”. Lots of vertical, but you'll be rewarded with front seat views of the Columbia Gorge, Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens.
Mount Si
This popular hike is steep, but rewards with stunning views of the Snoqualmie River Valley. A Discover Pass is required for parking at the trailhead.
Note that the final scramble up The Haystack to the true summit is optional.
Mount Dickerman
Located off Mountain Loop Highway in the Mt Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest, this is a steep out-and-back hike, climbing an average of nearly 1,000 feet per mile. Renown for wildflowers and bird watching.
Support the next generation
of outdoor enthusiasts
The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge supports Big City Mountaineers – a great non-profit organization that instills critical life skills by mentoring under-resourced youth through wilderness adventures.
A portion of the proceeds from each registration helps support BCM. Love to help? Join our fundraising team and make your summits count for even more!
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What Challengers Are Saying
"Had a great time doing the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge this year!"
- Jason Fitzpatrick
"The Six-Pack of Peaks was a great way of pushing through my limits and making new friends along the way!"
- Nadia E.
"An amazing experience! Thank you for the inspiration and the gift of a new and exciting way of life."
- Nick Wagstaff
"Empowering and life enriching experience! I have always loved the outdoors and nature, but this experience feels like a new beginning! Gratitude!"
- Jana M.
"Thanks for challenging us. It was fun!"
- Christina Flores-Hinojosa