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Training Calendar 2026-2028

Two years of progressive conditioning for spring 2028 departure. Click any marked day for detailed route information and trailhead directions.

Tier 1: Day hikes
Tier 2: Multi-day backpacking
Tier 3: Main event
Trailhead locations show approximate drive time and direction from Edmonds/Perrenville

2026: Foundation Year

March 2026
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Discovery Park
2.8 mi • 300 ft
↓ 20 min S
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Twin Falls
3 mi • 500 ft
↗ 45 min NE
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Wallace Falls
5.6 mi • 1,200 ft
↗ 55 min NE
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April 2026
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Little Si
4.7 mi • 1,300 ft
→ 45 min E
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Rattlesnake
4 mi • 1,160 ft
→ 50 min E
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Ebey's Landing
5.5 mi • 400 ft
↑ 50 min N
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May 2026
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Cougar Mtn
8 mi • 2,000 ft
↘ 35 min SE
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Heather Lake
4.6 mi • 1,000 ft
↗ 55 min NE
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Heather Lake
Memorial Day
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Heather Lake
Memorial Day
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June 2026
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Lake Serene
7.2 mi • 2,000 ft
→ 55 min E
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Lena Lake
6 mi • 1,300 ft
↖ 2 hr W
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Lena Lake
Overnight
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Mt. Pilchuck
5.4 mi • 2,300 ft
↗ 1 hr NE
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July 2026
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Hoh River
10 mi RT
↖ 3 hr W
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Hoh River
4th of July
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Hoh River
Optional PTO
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Gothic Basin
9.2 mi • 2,600 ft
→ 1 hr E
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August 2026
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Snow Lake
7.2 mi • 1,800 ft
→ 1 hr E
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Goat Lake
10.4 mi • 1,400 ft
↗ 1.25 hr NE
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Goat Lake
Overnight
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Goat Lake
3-day weekend
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Lake 22
5.4 mi • 1,400 ft
↗ 1 hr NE
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September 2026
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Enchantments
~15 mi • 2,500 ft
→ 2 hr E
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Enchantments
Labor Day
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Enchantments
2-3 days
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Barclay/Eagle
6.4 mi • 1,500 ft
→ 1.25 hr E
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Wallace Upper
8 mi • 2,000 ft
↗ 55 min NE
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October 2026
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Heather-Maple
7.5 mi • 2,000 ft
↗ 2 hr NE
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Oyster Dome
6.5 mi • 1,700 ft
↑ 40 min N
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Fragrance Lake
5.4 mi • 900 ft
↑ 40 min N
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2026 Complete: First overnight trips accomplished. Weekly hiking habit established. Gear tested through multiple conditions.

2027: Building Capacity

Key milestones: Memorial Day 3-day trip (Dosewallips), July 4th Wonderland section, August Olympic Coast, Labor Day Northern Loop (4 days, 35+ miles). Full calendar continues same monthly patterns with increased difficulty.

March - May 2027
Spring rebuild: Repeat 2026 progression (Discovery → Twin Falls → Wallace → Little Si → Rattlesnake). Add: Mount Si (8 mi, 3,150 ft), Mailbox Peak (5 mi, 4,000 ft). Memorial Day: Dosewallips to Constance Pass 3-day backpack.
June - August 2027
Weekly conditioning hikes: Lake Serene, Granite Mountain (8.6 mi, 3,800 ft), Blanca Lake. Multi-day trips: Late June Hidden Lake Peaks overnight, July 4th Wonderland Trail section (3 days, ~24 mi), Mid-August Olympic Coast (3-4 days, ~30 mi).
September - November 2027
MAJOR MILESTONE - Labor Day Northern Loop: 4 consecutive days, 35+ miles, 6,500 ft gain. This is your tier 3 fitness test. Post-recovery: Kendall Katwalk, larch viewing, October lower-elevation rotation as snow arrives.
2027 Complete: Successfully completed 4-day, 35+ mile backpacking trip. Demonstrated consecutive-day endurance and recovery. Ready for tier 3.

2028: Final Preparation & Departure

January 2028
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Tiger Mtn
6 mi • 1,500 ft
↘ 40 min SE
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Cougar Mtn
Weighted pack
↘ 35 min SE
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Fragrance Lake
Winter walk
↑ 40 min N
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Discovery Park
Easy week
↓ 20 min S
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February 2028
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Wallace Upper
Fitness check
↗ 55 min NE
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Wallace Upper
Pres. Day
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March 2028
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Mount Si
DRESS REHEARSAL
→ 45 min E
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St. Edwards
TAPER BEGINS
↓ 15 min S
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Meadowdale
Easy walk
← 10 min local
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Daily walks only. Rest week.
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April/May 2028
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DEPARTURE
Lycian Way / Kumano Kodō / Alta Via 1
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You're Ready. Two years of consistent training. 600+ trail miles. Multi-day endurance tested and proven. Trust the preparation.