Operation Bigfoot
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BIGFOOT 2027 at Crystal Mountain, Washington
BIGFOOT offers two mountain ruck routes that start and finish at Crystal Mountain Resort. Choose a distance and a carrying category: Runner (no required weight), Light (10 lbs dry) or Heavy (25 lbs dry). Required weight for Light and Heavy must be carried dry in a ruck; weighted vests and sandbags are not allowed.
- 6 miles with about 2,411 ft of climbing.
- 12 miles with about 4,127 ft of climbing.
Both routes climb to roughly 6,800 ft across steep forest trails and exposed ridgelines. There are no checkpoints; participants are responsible for navigation and for carrying everything needed for a safe, self-sufficient outing. Organizers provide AllTrails route files for offline use and require that these be downloaded before the event.
Finish time thresholds determine awards. Completing a route inside the Dog Tag time earns a BIGFOOT Dog Tag; completing inside the pass time records an official BIGFOOT completion. Participants finishing outside the pass time receive a handshake and a hug.
Recommended equipment and rules include the GBF standard kit, microspikes as additional kit, personal medical kit and disclosure of medical conditions to GBF staff before the start. Carry water and nutrition with a minimum emergency reserve. Cancellations receive a GBF voucher if requested 30 or more days before the event; vouchers are valid for one year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
