Explore the Berkeley Park area of Mt. Rainier National Park, with wide green valleys, stunning views of Mt. Tahoma, and marmots and chipmunks playing around in the rocks.

We provide all needed gear, including boots and clothing if notified 4 weeks ahead of time. Food from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day is provided. Transportation is provided from the meet location in Edgewood and back.

What to Expect

Orientation
All our trips start with an orientation process during which our guides check participant’s gear, go over the schedule and itinerary for the trip, and help participants pack their backpacks. We complete this orientation regardless of experience level. During the orientation, all participants will have the option to borrow Sahale Outdoors gear, even if they brought their own backpack, sleeping bag, mess kit, etc. The orientation process usually takes 1-2 hours.

Day 1-4: Backpacking
Our tentatively planned route is as follows. The guides will lead the group at a beginner’s pace, with rests as needed. 
Day 1: Backpack 1 mile to first campsite
Day 2: Backpack 5.3 miles to second camp
Day 3: Backpack 6.3 miles to third camp
Day 4: Backpack 3.1 miles out to vehicle and front-country campsite

Day 5: Returning home
On the last day of the trip, groups will make several cultural history stops on their journey back to Fife, exploring the history of Mt. Rainier National Park, and the Indigenous nations around Mt. Tahoma.

Difficulty Level

Intermediate-Challenging: Up to 3,900 feet of gradual elevation gain on well maintained trails, 15.7 miles over 4 days.

Length

Five days

2026 High School Schedule

August 10-14

Price: $900 per person

Includes gear rental, food, transportation, and all entrance fees, permits, and passes.

25% of the total trip cost is due at sign-up, with the remainder due one month before the trip date. You are welcome to pay in installments, contact trips@sahaleoutdoors.org to set up a payment plan.

Our mission is to make outdoor recreation accessible to all. If you cannot afford the total trip cost, request sliding scale pricing here:

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“It [Lushootseed] is from the beginning strength of the people, and it is from what the Creator put down upon this land for people…. The earth speaks. The animals speak. Everything has a voice.”

Vi Hilbert, Grandmother Video Project

The Puyallup tribe in their own language call themselves a name that means “people from the bend at the bottom of the river.” They are one of twelve Lushootseed speaking tribes in the Puget Sound region. The language of Lushootseed has vast diversity and multiple dialects, with each group having their own way of speaking. All dialects were to be honored and respected, reflecting the values of Lushootseed culture such as ‘Be kind, be helpful, be sharing.’

The Lushootseed speaking peoples called the mountain that dominated their horizon Tacoma or Tahoma, a word that may have meant “the mother of all waters.” The Puyallup tribe is calling on the state of Washington to rename the mountain from its current official name of “Rainier.”

Today, the Puyallup Tribe is a recognizable force in the fight for tribal rights, and were a significant player in the Boldt Decision of 1974, establishing the rights of Native Americans in Washington State to fish using traditional methods.

~ This information was found on PuyallupTribe.com