A Rendezvous of Rustic Opulence
Rendezvous: 40-70 Miles, 4 Days
Stehekin is MAGICAL. It is the perfect combination of wilderness trails, peak fall colors with snow dusting the high peaks, and the amenities of hot showers and home-cooked meals… all shared with fellow runners. This place will leave you questioning which side of the rainbow is truly real.
THIS RENDEZVOUS STYLE TRIP REQUIRES RUNNERS TO complete the runs in and out of stehekin, and offers runs of different difficulty levels for runners while in stehekin.
ASPIRE offers SHUTTLES TO THE START AND FINISH TRAILHEADS, PLUS TRANSPORTatION AROUND STEHEKIN.
Get the detailed itinerary, maps, .gpx files, route descriptions & more in the course packet:
'24 TRIP DATES:
SEPTEMBER 18TH-21ST
Our second Aspire trip once again exceeded expectations - I honestly can't say enough about what a great experience it was. The crew is incredible and they set such a positive, fun vibe for the entire trip. Having everything planned out and taken care of is such a treat. For anyone who likes to be active in the wilderness, I can't think of a better getaway. Thanks, Aspire for another unforgettable experience!
Jen from Olympia, WA
A remote mountain valley awaits!
Here's how Aspire unlocks Stehekin:
Accommodations: Running to Stehekin means hot showers, home cooked meals, and sleeping in comfortable beds at the Stehekin Valley Ranch For more info on accommodations check out the Ranch's website here: Stehekin Valley Ranch.
Meals: The ranch offers home-cooked breakfasts & dinners, and some truly exceptional spread of pies for dessert. Runners will have to option to pack a sack lunch for their daily adventure.
Shuttles: There are no roads into Stehekin. This trip begins and ends in Burlington, WA. Aspire will coordinate all transportation from Burlington, WA to trailheads that provide access to Stehekin. Once in Stehekin, Aspire shuttles runners in vans belonging to the ranch.
Guide Team: The Aspire team is comprised of welcoming expert guides that provide a safety net, energizing camaraderie, area information, logistical support and meals.
SAMPLE RUN DAY ITINERARY
| 6:00AM | Coffee & Breakfast at the ranch. |
| 7:30AM | Shuttles Depart for McGregor |
| 8:00 AM | Runners climb MacGregor Mountain and return to the trailhead. |
| 4:00 PM | Relax and enjoy afternoon at the afternoon at the Stehekin Valley Ranch |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner provided by the Stehekin Valley Ranch. Next day's beta plus music and games to follow. |
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Cabin Configurations
Aspire has booked the ENTIRE Ranch for our Stehekin Rendezvous. We've organized registration by cabin so folks can book accommodations with their friends and family.
Special pricing is available for booking an entire cabin or registering as a group, email abram@aspireadventurerunning.com for more info. Most of these cabins can accommodate an additional runner if folks are up for sharing the space. View the Cabin Configuration here.
| Cabin | Bed Configuration | Max Capacity |
| Ranch Cabin 6 | Queen, Twin, Full Futon | 3-4 |
| Ranch Cabin 7 | Queen, Twin, Full Futon | 3-4 |
| Ranch Cabin 8 | Queen, Twin, Full Futon | 3-4 |
| Ranch Cabin 9 | Queen, Twin, Twin, Full Futon | 3-5 |
| Ranch Cabin 10 | Queen, Twin, Twin, Full Futon | 3-5 |
| Ranch Cabin 13 | Full, Twin, Twin | 3 |
| Ranch Cabin 14 | Full,Twin, Twin | 3 |
| Gypsy Wagon 1 | Queen | 2 |
| Gypsy Wagon 2 | Queen | 2 |
| Gypsy Wagon 3 | Twin, Twin | 2 |
| Gypsy Wagon 4 | Queen | 2 |
Per Runner Cost
Early Bird Registration $2,000
Ends December 12th
Regular registration $2,100.
Ends June 30th
Late Registration $2,200
Closes September 18th
*Payment plans are available for every trip. Get the info on how to set one up today.