California Adventure- California- CLOSED
Ages 15-18, July 30- August 3 $600
Backpack California’s Santa Cruz mountains and experience ancient redwood forests, cascading waterfalls, and the Pacific Ocean. Then spend a day exploring the hustle and bustle of San Francisco city life. A trip not to miss!
Blue Ridge Adventure- North Carolina- OPEN
Ages 15-18, July 19-26 $850
Enjoy eight days of action-packed fun in the Appalachian Mountain Country of North Carolina and Georgia! Learn essential backcountry skills as you: hike the highest peak in the eastern U.S.; backpack the pristine Shining Rock Wilderness of Pisgah National Forest; slide down a natural 60 foot “Sliding Rock” waterslide; and raft the Chattooga River’s thrilling class III & IV whitewater. This breathtaking journey through the Blue Ridge Mountains offers an unforgettable wilderness experience.
Summits & Splash- North Carolina
I. Ages 13-15, July 13-16 $400- CLOSED
II. Ages 15-18, July 6-9 $400 - OPEN
Gain backcountry skills and get energized with 3 days of trekking. You’ll hike over Blue Ridge “balds” and across mountain streams as we backpack in Pisgah National Forest’s Shining Rock Wilderness. Cool off in the refreshing waters of Looking Glass Creek after experiencing the thrill of a 60-foot natural “Sliding Rock” waterslide. Before returning home, we spend our final night enjoying a campfire celebration under the stars.
Fiery Gizzard – Tennessee
I: Ages 12-14 , June 26-28 $275- OPEN
II: Ages 15-18, June 30- July 2 $275- CLOSED
Learn essential outdoor survival skills on a three-day backpack trip along the edge of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. The Fiery Gizzard offers spectacular scenery and great hiking on both rugged and gentle terrain, where picturesque waterfalls meet natural swimming holes. A perfect trip for the beginner backpacker!
