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Cody Meeske grew up on an eastern Washington cattle ranch, spending summers packing into the Cascades with his father Mitch. After years working as an exclusive packer for a wilderness guide in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, he earned his USDA Forest Service outfitter and guide license.
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Cody Meeske grew up on an eastern Washington cattle ranch, spending summers packing into the Cascades with his father Mitch. After years working as an exclusive packer for a wilderness guide in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, he earned his USDA Forest Service outfitter and guide license. In 2020, Cody and his wife Dannan formed White Pass Outfitters to bring their family's wilderness expertise to the public.
"Find something you love, then get paid to do it" — Cody Meeske
White Pass Outfitters runs under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service in two primary wilderness areas:
Their base camp sits on NF-1305 (Soup Creek Road) off US Highway 12 between Packwood and Naches, Washington.
They offer five elk hunting options across GMU units 364 (Rimrock), 360 (Bethel), 356 (Bumping), plus GMU 513 (South Rainier) and 516 (Packwood):
| Package | Duration | Price Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Camp | Up to 14 days | $1,000–$1,250/person | Packing, gear in/out, game packing |
| Furnished Drop Camp | Up to 14 days | $1,250–$1,500/person | Wall tent, wood stove, camp equipment, game packing |
| Deluxe Camp (Unguided) | 7 days | $5,000–$5,200/hunter | Furnished camp, meals, cook service, game packing |
| Deluxe Camp (Fully Guided) | 7 days (5 hunting) | $7,200–$7,500/hunter | One guide per two hunters, meals, cook, full guiding |
| Game Packing Only | As needed | $750+ | Pack out harvested game only |
Two-person minimum on all packages. Non-hunters available at discounted rates on some options. Contact them for custom packages outside these offerings.
Wade "Tater" Stanton handles their trophy mountain goat program exclusively. He's a dedicated outdoorsman who specializes in trophy goat hunts across the Goat Rocks Wilderness.
The Goat Rocks and William O. Douglas wilderness areas contain 59 lakes and over 200 ponds. High mountain trout streams and secluded alpine lakes with views of the Cascade Mountains. Best fishing runs Memorial Day through Labor Day. Both pack-in and hike-in options available.
Justin Hewitt leads their trail riding program as Head Wrangler and Horse Guide. Options available Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 AM–4 PM daily:
| Package | Distance | Duration | Age Requirement | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Hour | 3 miles | ~1 hour | 6+ years | $75/person |
| Two Hour | 6 miles | ~2 hours | 10+ years | $150/person |
| All Day | Remote routes | Full day | 14+ years | $325/person |
They also lead church camp rides and custom group trips. Helmets provided. All mules and horses are docile and well-trained.
All wilderness trips include at least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR. They don't pack solo hunters into the backcountry or leave clients alone in camp—you must be accompanied by a second person unless on a fully guided hunt. They follow all USDA wilderness regulations and provide detailed safety guidelines before departure.
A portion of WPO's revenue supports wildlife conservation through the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Safari Club International. They're actively involved in habitat preservation and hunting heritage protection across the Pacific Northwest.
Online bookings are still in development. Fill out their form or call directly to schedule a trip. They aim to respond within 48 hours.
White Pass Outfitters, LLC Ranger Station Loop Naches, WA 98937 (509) 832-4161 [email protected]
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