Our Mission
As native Washingtonians, we have a deep love and respect for our home here in the great Pacific Northwest. Our passion for nature and the outdoor experience is what inspires us to share that with others. Our mission is to provide our customers with unique and memorable experiences by taking them to a place that is as wondrous as it is powerful… the wilderness.
Our Goals
To provide the best and most memorable wilderness experiences to our guests.
To educate people about nature and the great outdoors.
To support and raise awareness about nature and wildlife conservation.
Our Story
Owner and founder Cody Meeske grew up on a cattle ranch in the eastern part of Washington State. From a family that had strong roots in making a living off the land, Cody was raised to love and respect nature and the outdoors. As a child, he and his family would spend summers going on camping and packing trips or enjoying time at the family cabin on Rimrock Lake fishing, swimming and exploring the woods. By the time Cody was in his late teens, come fall his father Mitch, a passionate elk hunter and “wilderness only” kind of guy, would take Cody on pack-in hunting trips. It was during this time that Cody developed a special kind of connection and soft spot for the wilderness.
It was some years later that he would find himself working for a wilderness guide in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness of south-eastern Washington as the exclusive packer for the outfit. Cody was hired to pack hunters and their gear safely in and out of remote locations of the wilderness as well as providing transportation of any harvested game. Using his own team of mules, Cody would go on to do this for several years. As a true mountain man, this provided Cody with a new way to enjoy the wilderness that he loved. Cody quickly became well-known in the area for his great attitude and work ethic. When given the opportunity by the United States Forrest Service to become a licensed outfitter and guide and given his own section of the wilderness to look after, he jumped at the opportunity to do so.
Cody and his wife Dannan formed White Pass Outfitters LLC in 2020 with the idea of working as a family with their children to provide a unique and memorable wilderness experience to the general public. Cody and Dannan knew they had more to offer than just packing and guiding hunters during the hunting season. They wanted to do more. W.P.O. is a professional packing and guide service that offers a wide range of wilderness experiences. Whether you’re looking for guided hunts, remote fishing locations, horseback rides for all age groups or just a comfortable camping trip, White Pass Outfitters will get you there and back. We’ve got your pack!
Our Team
Cody Meeske - Owner / Outfitter
Cody’s passion for mountains and mules started at a young age passed down from his father Mitch, who took his boys hunting and packing every chance he had. Now he is excited for the opportunity to make this passion a way of life with his own family. “Find something you love, then get paid to do it” - Cody
Dannan Meeske - Owner/Outfitter
Dannan brings some organization to our operation with her extensive background in customer service, bookkeeping and over ten years of managing her husband Cody. The daughter of an outdoorsman, she grew up enjoying nature and most of the critters that live there. Along with her husband, she hopes to raise their three kids with many outdoor memories.
Wade “Tater” Stanton - Hunting Guide / Camp Manager
This is Tater. Not too many people can say they’re as dedicated to living the life of a true outdoorsman as Wade Stanton. Exclusive to White Pass Outfitters, Tater is a professional hunting guide who specializes in trophy mountain goat hunts. He has what it takes to get it done for you and make your next trip with WPO more than just a few days in the woods.
Justin Hewitt- Head Wrangler/Horse Guide
Justin is The Outfit’s Head Wrangler and Lead Horse Guide. He an exceptional horseman and is in charge of all of WPO’s livestock care, as well as our church camp rides, and trail rides. Justin is a U.S. Army combat veteran and White Pass Outfitters is very proud as well as honored to have him on our team. Why have the rest when you can have the best.
Mike Ouellette - Marketing Manager
Mike is our marketing manager and consultant. A long-time friend of Cody, he shares the same enthusiasm for the outdoors as the rest of the team. “Together, we are creating something truly special here at WPO. We didn’t just build a business, we built a family.” - Mike