Morel Mania Hunt
A 4-hour guided hunt for morels near Cle Elum, with side-by-side comparisons of true and false morels. You take home morels and ideas for cooking them.
What you will do
- Learn why timing is everything for spring's most sought-after mushroom
- Train your eye to spot morel habitat, including post-burn zones
- Tell true morels from deadly false morels, side by side
- Learn to clean, store, preserve and cook morels
- Group capped at 16 guests, with a 1:8 guide-to-guest ratio
- Pre-scouted locations to improve your chances
Included
- Snacks, hot beverages and water
- Foraging gear: safety vest, whistle, mushroom bag, knife and gloves
- Morels to take home
- Keep your mushroom bag, whistle and vest for future adventures
- An 18% service fee, included as gratuity for the guides
Bring with you
- Hiking boots (a must)
- Pants, a light rain jacket, a long sleeve shirt and a brimmed hat
- A water bottle or Camelbak and a bag lunch for after the hunt
- Offline maps and a GPS tracking app such as Gaia, Strava or AllTrails
- A hiking pole and micro spikes, which help on steeper areas
From past days out
Good to know before you book
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How physically demanding is this?
This hunt is not stroller or wheelchair accessible. You must be able to be on your feet for 4 hours, traversing uneven ground and bending over regularly. Hiking boots are a must. A hiking pole and micro spikes help on the steeper areas.
How big is the group?
The group is capped at 16 guests, with a maximum guide-to-guest ratio of 1:8.
Where and when do we meet?
In the Cle Elum area. The meeting time is tentative, around 7:45 am, and the booking confirmation gives the final location and time. There is no bathroom at the meeting point, so stop in downtown Cle Elum first. From there it is roughly a 17-20 minute caravan to the hunt spot, with no cell reception once there.
What if I’m late?
We can’t extend refunds or wait for late guests, because waiting costs everyone else time in the woods. We text you a map link to the final meeting location, and getting there is your responsibility.
Do I need a special vehicle?
An AWD, SUV or high-clearance vehicle helps on rocky forest roads, so we encourage carpooling once you arrive at the meeting point. If you leave your car at the meeting location, you need a Discover Pass.
What should I wear and bring?
Pants, a light rain jacket, a long sleeve shirt, a brimmed hat and hiking boots. Mosquitoes can be serious depending on the day, and we provide repellent. Bring a water bottle or Camelbak and a bag lunch for after the hunt. Download offline maps and a GPS tracking app, such as Gaia, Strava or AllTrails, and practice with it beforehand.
What if we don’t find morels?
We can’t guarantee we will find large quantities of mushrooms, but we scout the area in advance and cite a 95% success rate. If we cancel because of inclement weather, or because we do not judge fruiting conditions worthy of a hunt, you receive a full refund.
What is included?
Snacks, hot beverages and water. Foraging gear: safety vest, whistle, mushroom bag, knife and gloves, with the bag, whistle and vest yours to keep. Morels to take home. An 18% service fee is included as gratuity for the guides.
Pick your date
Groups are small and the season is short. The live calendar shows every open seat.
