CWES - Baker's Dozen Mind/Body Challenge

The Cascadian Wilderness Endurance Series events present an exciting opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to participate in a multimedia adventure blogging contest. These self-supported/unsupported events are open to trail runners, backpackers, fastpackers, and hikers, and each event features a unique and defined route which participants must complete on foot and in one push.

Unlike traditional endurance races, there are no course markings or aid stations along the way, providing participants with the freedom to create their own adventure. It’s all up to you! Participants can choose to tackle the route solo or with a couple friends. There are no cutoffs, so participants can take as much time as they need to complete the route without pressure.

This unique event is not just about the physical challenge or exploring wild and beautiful places, but also about the opportunity to capture and share the beauty of the wilderness through captivating multimedia content.

About the Mind/Body Challenge

The Baker's Dozen Route is a peak bagging challenge. You can use any route you want, but you must tag all 13 summits. Summit the 13 peaks marked on the map along Canyon Ridge and the High Divide, north of Mount Baker. The shortest possible route is roughly 25 miles and 9,000 feet of elevation gain. Most iterations will be longer and have even more elevation gain.

To complete the UltraPedestrian Mind/Body Challenge you must read or listen to Tom Robbins' 'Another Roadside Attraction', and in your trip report tie in your experience on the trail to the book. Anyone who completes the route, reading, and writing assignment will receive a one of a kind finisher's patch.

Rationale

Why should you pay $20 to complete one of the endurance challenges? A small part of the fee will go to cover website maintenance and domain registration, as well as getting patches made and other small goodies/swag. The majority of this fee will be donated to trail maintenance organizations. The goal is to empower people to get out into these wilderness areas and hopefully to protect them into the future.