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Mt Hood sits in the middle of the vast Cascade Mountain range of Oregon and Washington. It's peak of 11,249ft is the highest point in Oregon and surrounding the mountain are some of Oregon's most wild and beautiful places despite it's relative proximity to the metropolis of Portland. We'll guide you through some of these areas connecting you to yourself and the wilderness over the course of the week. You'll get to experience pure mountain streams and rivers, lush green foliage, and snow capped peaks. Join us for your best week of the summer!

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MT HOOD PARADISE LODGE JULY 10-14th 2017

We are full!

(Still interested? Get on the waitlist by emailing maxkingtrc@gmail.com. The waitlist will be first come, first serve, no deposit necessary.)

$550 until March 1st, $650 after March 1st

Scholarships Available

A youth trail running camp experience for ages 15-20 designed to bring a complete awareness to your time in the wilderness. Learn the in's and out's of trail running, how to stay safe deep in the mountains, and find that deeper connection to the world around you. Trail running technique, the importance of forest stewardship, healthy nutrition on and off the run, trail maintenance training and impact, trail etiquette, map reading and navigation skills will all be taught, providing the foundation for this impactful, awe inspiring week. Come join us and see for yourself.

MORE THAN JUST A RUNNING CAMP

The Paradise Lodge will be our base for the week as we explore the surrounding trails, push your limits, and learn to be at one with the wilderness.

Our Location - Mt Hood and the surrounding area offers access to some of the most spectacular trails and ecosystems the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Working with the Forest Service we've put together a week full of learning and running. From stunning mountain views to outdoor lessons on navigation, wilderness safety, and geology we'll explore the unique forests and ridges of Mt Hood.

Camp Amenities - The Paradise Lodge is a quaint lodge tucked amongst the forest at the base of Mt Hood. Exceptional trail opportunities lead right from the front door. We want you to immerse yourself in the wilderness while at camp. This is a rustic lodge in the woods. Lodging amenities will be sparse. You'll be in shared rooms with fellow campers with bunks and/or cots to sleep on including a mattress. Hot meals and showers are provided. While you'll have a bed and roof over your head, there will be no cellular reception. We hope this will provide you with a relaxing and distraction free week. We feel this brings a more authentic experience to a few days spent out in the woods.

CAMP SPECIFICATIONS

LOCATION – Mt Hood, OR
ELEVATION – 2,760ft
CREW – 5
RUNNING MILEAGE – 30-50mi
CAMPERS – 20

ACTIVITIES and TEACHING

Trail Running
Trail Maintenance
Nutrition Planning
Map Reading
Compass Use
Wilderness Preparation
Trail Etiquette

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To Bring List
Tentative Camp Schedule

What to expect at a week of the Max King Trail Running Camp

Guided runs on varying terrain and distance on a different trail every day
Instruction in trail running form, nutrition, strength and conditioning, run recovery, map and compass navigation, wilderness ethics,
A day of trail maintenance and instruction in forest stewardship
To push your limits both physically and mentally and learn how to push yourself further than you thought possible
Delicious and healthy homemade meals prepared by our incredible chef
A swag package that will make you think it's your birthday, but better (Salomon, GU, Swiftwick, Flora, Black Diamond)
Comfortable but rustic lodging in bunk style rooms
Gather around the evening camp fire to roast marshmallows and recount the stories of the day
A sunset run to share an inspiring moment with fellow campers
A map and compass workshop and mini orienteering event to hone your new skills
Great photos to share by Paul Nelson Photography

Scholarships Available - Application Form

MAX KING TRAIL RUNNING CAMP

A trail running camp led by Max King in the Pacific Northwest focusing on trail running, trail stewardship, trail maintenance, map reading and navigation skills, nutrition, training and wilderness skills.

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We would like to acknowledge that we are using and running on Native lands in the areas we hold our camps. We are running on traditional Shasta, Kurok, Yurok, Modoc, Tolowa Dee-ni, Chetco, Tekelma, Klamath, Paiute, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Molalla, Wenatchi, Coast Salish, Nisenan, Washoe, and Yakama lands. The Native peoples were the original stewards of the land we now use and one of our camp goals is to connect our time on these lands to them so that we may gain a better understanding of the land and how to be good stewards of it in the future.

“This business operates under special use permit with the National Forest

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provided in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”