Gourmet Backcountry Mule Trips (3 days | Multiple Dates)

La Grande, OR 97850, USA

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Go Wild: American Adventures
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Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 10
Gourmet Backcountry Mule Trips (3 days | Multiple Dates)
La Grande, OR 97850, USA

Go Wild: American Adventures
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Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 10

About this trip

Join expert guides & Chef Dan at Go Wild on this all-inclusive backcountry trip into the wilds of Eastern Oregon focused on scratch, fire-cooked food. This is not your typical camp cuisine. 


On these 2 night / 3 day excursions into Oregon's largest wilderness, dine on hyper-local gourmet meals, sip on craft signature cocktails, put your feet up in a hammock, and try your hand at one of many custom activities: fly fishing, hatchet throwing, foraging lessons, star gazing, packrafting, and more. 


Mules carry 30lbs of personal gear per person into our deluxe wilderness basecamp as you and a group of adventurers hike alongside our professional naturalist guides. Daily hike distances range from 3-6 miles (5-10km) and up to 1500' (457m) elevation gain. During your middle day enjoy an interpretive day hike to surrounding scenic alpine lakes and vistas, or choose to stay at camp and enjoy the serenity of the untouched wild.


Fiesta Nights:

We like to go big on the last night of our trips! We call these fiesta nights- its a time to celebrate our last night in the wild and celebrate our new friends made along the way. If Go Wild has a classic backpacking trip running at the same time, we'll often welcome these hearty souls to our camp the final night to set up their tents and join us for dinner, making for a very special celebration of all the things we love. 


2025 Dates


7/16-7/18---Wallowas / Eagle Cap Wilderness

7/24-7/26-- Wallowas / Eagle Cap Wilderness

8/14-8/16-- The Meadows- Elkhorns

8/21-8/23-- The Meadows- Elkhorns


Please note:

Trips run as long as we meet our minimum of 4 guests. We make the call to run a trip or not 30 days prior to its departure date. 


You can book any of the dates above as a private tour for your group alone if the date has no booking for an additional fee. Contact us at gowildusa@gmail.com

Inclusions:

  • local, professional, naturalist guides
  • camp chef & bartender
  • mule packer to carry 30lbs of personal gear per person
  • all meals, beverages & cocktail package
  • all camp / hike gear- tents, cots, pads, chairs, group gear, kitchen, etc. (excluding sleeping bags)
    • we'll send you a packing list upon booking
    • A note on tents: for non-solo travelers, let us know if you would like to / can share. This decreases our impact on the land.
  • camp games, activities- we are professional wilderness fun facilitators
  • professional photographer & download link to photos
  • meet & greet evening before, including complimentary beverage
  • endless adventure, new friends, an experience of a lifetime

Exclusions

  • transportation to and from Eastern Oregon
    • for a small fee we can provide transportation from PDT (Pendleton, OR ~45min) or BOI (Boise, ID ~2hrs)
  • lodging before / after wilderness trip, if desired
    • contact us for local discounts and recommendations
  • sleeping bag (Big Agnes Synthetic Down sleeping bag rentals for $40/person cleaning fee)
  • day pack, water bottle, good hiking shoes/boots
  • Guide Gratuity- not required, but appreciated (typically 10-20% trip cost) 

Available Packages

Gourmet Mule Pack Trip
Deposit:$500
Available until 5 days before departure
$1,875
Deposit:$500

Available options

Big Agnes Sleeping Bag Rental
$40

Itinerary

Evening Before Your Trip
Meet & Greet

Meet at our favorite local brewpub in La Grande, OR to talk logistics and get to know each other over beverages and dinner. Go Wild hosts everyone's first beverage. Dinner on your own. Contact us for discounts at local hotels. 

Your Organizer


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Go Wild: American Adventures
We are your Eastern Oregon adventure experts. At Go Wild, we create tailor-made gourmet wilderness experiences for families, corporate groups, and private parties. These backcountry trips are all-inclusive, designed specifically for your group, and always wildly fun. Our attention to logistics, knowledgeable local guides, and shared thirst for adventure guarantee an authentic Oregon experience worth sharing with the world.