wilderness adventures 2016 catalog

CELEBRATING OUR 44TH SEASON / 25,000 ALUMNI

WILDERNESS ADVENTURESEST: 1973

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS

Welcome

Forty four years ago, in 1973, we founded Wilderness Adventures, combining our love for teaching young adults with our passion for the American wilderness and adventure. Today, it is humbling for us to realize the extent and magnitude of the positive impact we have made on the lives of so many students. As we enter our forty fourth season, our alumni base has grown to over 25,000 former students, many of which are second-generation, including our own two sons, Chris and Nick. As experienced directors, but especially as parents, we understand the wide range of

to a far away place. We are excited about their becoming independent, more responsible

leaders, the compatibility of their group, and the wholesomeness of their fellow trip members.We pledge to you that we will plan your son or daughter’s trip, prepare their leaders, and select their trip-mates with the same thoughtfulness and care that we provided for our own sons.Finally, we believe that the Wilderness Adventures experience is truly exceptional. Because

taken great care in preparing this thorough catalog. We invite you to discover Wilderness Adventures and we are hopeful that you and your son or daughter will be able to share with us the value of our life’s work through an experience with us this summer.

Sincerely,Mike and Helen Cottingham

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We Invite you to Discover .......................................2You’re Invited ...........................................................4Learn More About Us ..............................................5Our Philosophy ........................................................6Safety .......................................................................7 What Sets Us Apart .................................................8Food, Fun & Friendships ........................................10Our Leaders ............................................................12Leadership ..............................................................14What To Expect ......................................................16What Our Students Say .........................................18Six Ways to Adventure ...........................................20Discovery Adventures ............................................22Our Trusted History ...............................................27Explorer Adventures ...............................................28What Our Leaders Say ...........................................51Leadership Adventures ..........................................52Service Adventures .................................................64 Giving Back ............................................................73Field Studies ...........................................................74

.................81Language Adventures ............................................82 Our Last Best Places ...............................................86Why Kids Need Nature .........................................88Our Expectations ...................................................90How to Apply ........................................................91Schedule ................................................................92

TABLE OF CONTENTS

“My trips with Wilderness Adventures were some of the most important, formative experiences of my life. They’re a huge part of who I am now.”

- Jon Fishman, co-founder of the band Phish -

July 2003

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We Invite You to Discover

We invite you to discover the joy of making new, lifelong friendships, and building a close-knit community amidst the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Along our perfectly

weeks, you will be inspired by superb leaders, all while discovering a world far more fun and engaging than the

become more self-reliant and more responsible as you acquire new outdoor skills and stretch your abilities. You will learn an appreciation for the value of

designed, challenging adventures for young adults from 11 to 20 years of age.

OUR LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES

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As we celebrate our 44th year, we are proud to be the oldest and most experienced outdoor adventure travel program for young adults. Since 1973, we have set the standards in this field conducting programs of the highest caliber. All of our adventures provide unforgettable and imaginative journeys into some of the most beautiful outdoor and wilderness settings.


WE’RE COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOUALABAMA Birmingham Mobile ARKANSAS Little Rock CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Mill Valley Palo Alto Piedmont San Diego San Francisco San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara

COLORADO Boulder Denver

CONNECTICUT Darien Greenwich New Canaan Westport

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington

FLORIDA Miami Palm Beach

GEORGIA Atlanta Augusta Savannah

ILLINOIS Hinsdale Lake Forest Winnetka

INDIANA Indianapolis

KENTUCKY Lexington Louisville

LOUISIANA New Orleans

MAINE Portland MARYLAND Baltimore MASSACHUSETTS Wellesley Weston

MICHIGAN Birmingham Grosse Pointe

You’re Invited

MINNESOTA Minneapolis

MISSISSIPPI Jackson

MISSOURI Kansas City St. Louis

NEW JERSEY Mountain Lakes Princeton Summit

NEW YORK Bronxville Chappaqua New York

NORTH CAROLINA Asheville Charlotte Raleigh Durham Winston-Salem

OHIO Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Pittsburgh

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Greenville

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Memphis Nashville

TEXAS Dallas Fort Worth Houston

VIRGINIA Lynchburg Richmond Virginia Beach

WASHINGTON Seattle

WISCONSIN Milwaukee

WYOMING Wilson

Please join us for a

brief Wilderness Adventures

media presentation to hear

about our programs, ask questions,

and meet alumni and their families.

We will be visiting these cities this

winter. Reservations are appreciated.

Please visit our website for

complete details on specific

locations and times.

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Learn More About UsCALL US:phone call away: 800-533-2281.

EMAIL US: We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have: [email protected]

SPEAK WITH A REFERENCE: Since 1973 we have had over 25,000 alumni. Call or email us and we will be

HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE: wildernessadventures.com

winter and into the spring. The earlier you apply, the more

For up to date presentation times and locations please visit the Attend a Slideshow section of our website’s homepage.

“Nico loved his experience with Wilderness Adventures. It proved to be challenging, which made the positive results he achieved that much more satisfying.”

- Gerrit Besselaar


“It was the best experience I’ve ever had. I learned more about myself and life in that one month than I could possibly learn in nine months of school.”

— Betsy Webb

Our Philosophy

We also knew that through an intimate outdoor experience, our students would learn to become peer leaders, acquire a responsible appreciation for the natural wonders of our planet and develop a newfound environmental ethic to carry with them throughout their lives.

groups, we have found that our summer experiences have had a profound life-long value and resonance for our students beyond even our wildest dreams.

such as our international destinations, community service, and language components to our trips, our highly successful founding vision, philosophy, and purpose has not changed as we enter our 44th summer season.

As educators, we founded Wilderness Adventures in 1973 with the burning desire to capture the attention of our students through fun and exciting outdoor activities in the most beautiful outdoor areas on our planet. We knew that a small group experience in the wilderness would serve as a valuable catalyst to enable our students to become more responsible, tolerant, and self-confident as well as develop a powerful, all-inclusive community.


Safety

Over the past 44 years, we have had over 25,000 students and have had an excellent safety record. This

our highly detailed protocol for conducting our trips,

our more technical activities. Our approach and commitment to safety and risk management requires an ongoing process of re-evaluation, learning, adjusting, and improving in order to enhance safety without losing the adventure qualities of our trips. Our risk management plan has always been conservative in order to minimize potential problems. As an example, overnight individual or group solos (commonly referred to as walk outs) are not part of our curriculum, while all of our highly technical activities such as rock climbing, mountaineering, and whitewater components are under the direction of

The perfect outdoor adventure program would provide a meaningful and exciting experience along with an unconditional guarantee of safety. However, safety is not something that any program, including Wilderness Adventures, can guarantee. Even the best-planned outdoor activities with the most experienced and well-trained leaders include inherent risks, hazards and dangers. Students and their families need to understand that participating in adventure travel activities both domestically and abroad, involves inherent or other risks that cannot necessarily be predicted or controlled. We teach our students to respect risks as they learn new skills. We also teach them how to evaluate and minimize risks and how to make responsible decisions so that they share in the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others in the program.Please give us a call if you have questions about certain programs or activities and the risks associated with them.

Since 1973, safety has been the primary focus of every Wilderness Adventures trip and is a major consideration of every family looking at a wilderness or outdoor program for their son or daughter.

What Sets Us Apart

THEOUTSTANDINGDIFFERENCE

When we founded Wilderness Adventures 44 years ago, our program was a new and unique concept.

many programs have attempted to duplicate a Wilderness Adventures experience, we are proud that we

following important features:OUR FAMILY ATMOSPHERE

program. As owners and directors, we have had more personal “hands on” experience than any directors

receives the same personal attention we have given our own sons.OUR PERSONAL ATTENTION

and directors of Wilderness Adventures for the past 44 years, we are proud of the fact that we have personally met nearly all of our 25,000 alumni either during our winter travels or during the summer.Since 1973, we have personally greeted nearly every domestic student upon their arrival. We have visited

sharing their successes during their trip ending banquets.

Choosing a summer program can be confusing, especially when so many new companies are appearing every year. What makes Wilderness Adventures outstanding? What clearly separates Wilderness Adventures from all other similar-appearing programs? We encourage you to consider the following information before making such an important decision for your son or daughter.


OUR UNMATCHED EXPERIENCENo other similar appearing program has had more experience than Wilderness Adventures conducting safe and successful outdoor adventure travel experiences for young people. Over the past 43 years, more than 25,000 young people have participated in over 2,400 trip groups.OUR SMALL COMPATIBLE GROUPSOur trips are conducted in small groups, where each individual becomes a valued and important contributor to their traveling community. Typically our groups range from 10 to 15 students with 2 to 3 leaders, always maintaining the lowest student-to-leader ratios. We spend a lot of time balancing trips by age, gender and maturity in order to ensure the best possible group experience. At Wilderness Adventures, you will not be lost in a mass of 30 or more people. For more information about the values and importance of small group teenage adventure travel, please visit wildernessadventures.com.OUR EXCEPTIONAL AND EXCLUSIVE DESTINATIONSWhere we are licensed to operate our domestic programs on federal lands clearly separates Wilderness Adventures from all other similar-appearing programs, hands down. People with knowledge of federal lands, our national parks and wilderness areas, are always amazed by the extent and quality of the exclusive destinations where we are allowed to operate. Please be sure to read “Our Last Best Places” on pages 88 & 89 and visit wildernessadventures.com for complete descriptions and photos of these remarkable destinations.

OUR LIMITED VEHICLE TRAVELAdventurous young adults don’t want to spend their summers looking at scenery from a van window. Because of our extensive and exclusive federal permits, we are able to conduct our domestic adventures in much smaller geographical locations with far less time-consuming vehicle travel than any other similar-appearing program. OUR ENTHUSIASTIC STUDENTSThe key to a great trip is a group of students who are highly motivated and enthusiastic to participate. Wilderness Adventures is not the type of program where students are sent against their will or to be rehabilitated. Our trips are full of positive, wholesome young people who are fun to be around.OUR MINIMAL USE OF SUBCONTRACTORSBecause of the shear breadth of our domestic permits (see pages 88 & 89), we

are not forced into using subcontractors for any of our domestic backpacking, hiking or sea kayaking trip components as most similar-appearing programs must

program. It also ensures us the comfort of knowing that our students are led by our own leaders who are philosophically committed to our program goals, ideals and high moral standards. No other similar-appearing program has as much control over who leads their students than we do at Wilderness Adventures.

OUR OUTSTANDING LEADERS

is a result of our years of unmatched experience, our professional reputation, our minimal use of subcontractors, and our amazing, federally-permitted destinations

“This summer has been the most exciting growing experience of my life. The turning point was Mt. Rainier when I decided I was going to the top. When I got there I wrote a message to myself in case I forgot. ‘I can do anything I want, remember.’”

— Harrison Smith


Food, Fun & Friendships

FOODWithout a doubt, great food is an essential and fun part of every Wilderness Adventures trip. When we’re in the backcountry, you’ll be eating simple but tasty meals and there will always be plenty of food to go around. You’ll enjoy things like chicken fajitas, pancakes, burritos, omelets, pizza, pasta, and even our famous Thanksgiving dinner! For snacks, you’ll always have your trusty bag of GORP (trail mix). You and your trip-mates will divide into cook crews for both front and backcountry meals and

you will be responsible for making some delicious meals we can all enjoy eating together, family

For our international trips, you’ll eat indigenous dishes, with local ingredients, either prepared by locals or by ourselves. Whether you’re in Australia, Peru, Switzerland, or Costa Rica you’ll be

tucker, ceviche, fondue, trout and tortillas. Whatever we eat on a Wilderness Adventures trip, it will always be great and you’ll never be hungry!FUNThere is no shortage of fun and laughter on any Wilderness Adventures trip and it is usually non-stop. We have designed these trips to be the most enjoyable time of your life. Come prepared to play hilarious games, make up silly songs, dance beneath the stars, take breathtaking dips into icy cold lakes, and let your hair down as you enjoy each other’s camaraderie day and night.

Our adventures are fun, exciting and challenging because they involve the active participation of each individual on a daily basis. Your personal contributions to your group at mealtime, along the trail and around the campfire are what make the Wilderness Adventures experience so special.


“Callen’s adventure was everything we could have hoped for and more. Our daughter returned to us with a broader and deeper confidence in herself as well as a wonderful appreciation for nature.”

— Claudia Wainwright

“Alex’s experience with Wilderness Adventures was extraordinary. More than the sights and backcountry living experience, you gave Alex the opportunity to challenge himself physically and mentally in a way that has given him coping skills and insights that will carry him through many life experiences.”

— Nathan Garrison

FRIENDSHIPSThe most memorable and lasting aspect of your summer with us will be the many close, lifetime friends you will make. It all starts with your small group and you will be amazed at how quickly you will develop into such a close-knit family unit. From our “ice breaking” games on arrival day to our

about making friends. From the hilarious and fun moments to the quiet

contemplate the big questions in life, you will bond with your trip-mates and your leaders like you have never bonded with any friends before.


Mike and Helen Cottingham are the founders, owners, and directors of Wilderness Adventures. The enjoyment and satisfaction they gained from living in wilderness environments and teaching prompted them to found Wilderness Adventures in 1972 with the hope that many young men and women would be given an opportunity to have a similar experience. Since its inception, their program has met with extraordinary success and has grown steadily to become the oldest, and most experienced, outdoor adventure travel program for young adults.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Our Leaders

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TRENT HULTMANAdventures as a student in 1989, and led and

Pennsylvania, Trent attended The Mercersburg Academy, and graduated from Denison University with

The directors have both had extensive experience working with young adults. Mike received his B.A. in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame in 1968 and his M.Ed. from Xavier University of Ohio in 1972. Helen received her B.A. from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, in 1969. They both taught in Cincinnati area schools prior to becoming full-time directors of Wilderness Adventures. Today they are responsible for planning and program development. The Cottingham’s raised their sons Christopher and Nicholas in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and have resided in the Tetons since 1975.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF


a degree in economics. Trent has been a full-time member of our administrative

MARY ELIZABETH MOORERICHMOND, VATRIPS AS A STUDENT: Australia Fiji

TRIPS AS A LEADER: Oregon, Alaska Service, Spain Lan-guage

“When I think of Wilderness Adventures, I think of family. As a WA camper, I gained so much more than just what the fun and exhilarating activities had to offer. I gained a support system that encouraged me to be the best I could be, and a new family that appreciated me for who I was. I returned home with a more confident self. It’s those three things that made me want to return to Wilderness Adventures as a leader. I wanted to give future students a similar experience and give back to the program that changed my life forever and gave me a second family.”

“Wilderness Adventures trips are based around very concrete goals: hiking 10 days into the Alaskan backcountry, climbing Mt. Rainier, building a new section of trail in Yellowstone national park. What you come away with is often less tangible and harder to explain, but perhaps more significant. At WA you are living close to a small group of people, striving and, at times, struggling towards a common goal, and living in a natural world that is largely indifferent to your presence. This teaches you things you cannot learn in a lifestyle that is constantly fragmented by technology. Leading for Wilderness Adventures, I felt like I truly was able to influence a student’s perspective: encouraging them to live intentionally, be courageous when confronted by adversity, and strive for the well-being of everyone around them.”

GABE ALLEN MONTPELIER, VTTRIPS AS A LEADER: Yellowstone, Yellowstone Teton, Yellowstone Discov-ery, Alaska Service, Alaska Southcentral


You won’t find any other program with a more talented, dynamic and professional group of leaders than ours. Our leaders all have a proven track record when it comes to past achievements. Most have played varsity sports and captained their teams in both high school and college. They have served as volunteers for campus organizations, have been peer counselors, and have served as student government officers.

Leadership

Our leaders have been their class valedictorians, nearly all have received their undergraduate degrees and many are already pursuing their post-graduate careers in medicine, law, engineering, business, the arts, and education. Our leaders are high achievers, with a wealth of leadership experience who all share a passion for working with our students in the out of doors.Wilderness Adventures’ leaders are far more than guides or instructors. Although their primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and well-being of every student, each Wilderness Adventures leader is a wonderful role model. Our leaders are bright, dynamic, accomplished and charismatic adults who exude enthusiasm

and facilitators, and their dedication to our students each summer is a principal reason our programs are so successful.

universities. Because of our 43 years of experience and our reputation as a leader in outdoor adventure education, we receive hundreds of applications for a few openings each year. Our screening and selection process is extremely thorough and involves a lengthy application, several written references, four background

the highest degree of professional experience possible. Our extensive leadership expeditions for college age students enable many former participants to assume leadership positions each year, providing us with the


EVAN MCKENNA, EVANSTON, IL TRIPS AS A STUDENT:

Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Alaska, Oregon

TRIPS AS A LEADER: Colorado, Puget Sound, High Sierra

NICHOLAS TSONIS, PHOENIX, AZ TRIPS AS A LEADER:

Costa Rica Service, Costa Rica Adventure, Peru Service, Spain Language, Southern Europe

“Having experienced Wilderness Adventures as both a participant and a leader, l really now understand how people learn about themselves and become the best they can be. I love the sense of community that develops over the course of a trip. Strangers the first day of the trip, the wilderness quickly binds diverse individuals together. It is amazing how, without modern distractions, friendships thrive and continue on for many years even after those wild places are left behind.”

“To me, Wilderness Adventures has meant an introduction to a deeper, richer, sweeter way of living that I might never have discovered had I not been a student on the Jackson Hole trip in 2006. The three weeks I spent exploring the Wyoming wilderness with new friends forever changed the way I perceived the natural world, my relationships with others, and myself. As a leader for Wilderness Adventures I have again been able to tap into the sense of inherent self worth and absolute bliss that only time spent in the wilderness can bring me. To have facilitated and shared in that experience with middle and high schoolers for the past two summers has without a doubt been one of the greatest joys of my life.”

“My favorite things about my three summers leading for Wilderness Adventures were helping my students meet challenges they never thought they could overcome and facilitating teamwork which led to lifelong friendships. Most of my students started the summer worried about making friends and finished the trip with a tearful goodbye and plans to visit their newfound friends on the other side of the country. I believe that unplugging from modern society and spending time living in nature with their peers is the ideal setting to teach life skills that many young people

currently lack.”

100% have led one or more school or college organizations Over 90% have participated in varsity sports Over 85% have graduated with honors Over 70% have served as peer counselors Over 75% have been a varsity captain

Over 95% of our returning staff have been rated Excellent by Wilderness Adventures students

DANIELLE BAKER, GREAT FALLS, VATRIPS AS A STUDENT:

Jackson Hole

TRIPS AS A LEADER: Costa Rica Adventure, Costa Rica Service, Jackson Hole,

Grand Teton

WILDERNESS ADVENTURES’ STAFF AND THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

YOUR FIRST DAY We’ll meet you at the airport of your arrival city. There will be lots of new faces, but don’t worry because in a few hours you’ll be fast making new friends.

new found family.YOUR FIRST NIGHT On our domestic trips, we’ll be showing you how to put up your tent and how to be comfortable in the out of doors. We’ll share our welcoming meal and then

On our international trips, we’ll head to our nearby hostel or lodge where

dinner, we’ll begin going over local customs and manners and getting to know each other.YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE

That will probably be how to pack your backpack or what to put in your dry bag for a water experience. On our international trips, it will probably be a few useful

show you how to do everything yourself and you’ll have lots of fun anticipation knowing that you’re going to accomplish some amazing things. On all of our trips, we’ll start with easier, introductory challenges and as you progress and gain greater comfort, we’ll gradually cover more miles on our hikes or paddle routes

triumphs and accomplishments you only dreamed about.DAYS TO REMEMBER

What to Expect

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kayaking, bicycling, rock climbing, SCUBA diving or a service project. We’ll teach you these skills or help you sharpen those you already have. Though our trips are both mentally and physically challenging, there will be ample time to relax and pursue your personal interests. There will be plenty of opportunities to share

be time to do what you want to do: photograph or sketch the many natural

language, or explore a canyon or ridge where few have ever walked.YOUR GEAR

as tents, stoves, etc. We’ll send you a complete packing list and you’ll have fun assembling what you need as your departure day approaches. One great thing about adventure travel is that your clothing is all very functional, even for wearing to school back home. While we do have rental backpacks and sleeping bags available for many of our domestic trips, we have found that most people

percent of our students continue adventuring for many more years.HOW YOU’LL TRAVEL For our domestic programs, we’ll move quickly from one destination to another in new passenger vans with equipment trailers. On both our domestic and international trips, we’ll occasionally use trains, ferries or planes as well. Regardless of how we travel, our goal is to spend 95% of our time adventuring and only 5% moving from one place to another. Each trip carries a modest but helpful library covering both cultural and natural history topics.

WHAT YOU’LL EAT On all of our trips, you’ll eat great food and there will be plenty of it. Be sure to read more about our food on page 10.HOW YOU’LL COMMUNICATE Because we want everyone to commit to each other so that we can all have a close and fun group experience, communication will be limited to one call home on arrival day. Our leaders will send periodic email updates when possible.HOW YOU’LL SLEEP You will sleep well this summer because you’ll be so busy being challenged during our daytime activities. On our domestic trips, you’ll sleep in our lightweight two to three person mountain tents. On our international trips you’ll be sleeping in hostels, small inns, aboard sailboats, or mountain huts. On all of our trips, if you so choose, you’ll have the opportunity to sleep out under a blanket of stars more brilliant than you’ve ever seen before.WHAT WE’LL EXPECT OF YOU We want you to have the time of your life on the trip of your choice. To do so, you will need to arrive both mentally and physically prepared. How much you enjoy your experience will be directly related to how well conditioned you are. If you are not playing sports currently, we strongly suggest you prepare with a regular jogging, bicycling or swimming program.Lastly, we expect you to arrive with an enthusiastic and positive attitude. You

be excited about participating in all your group activities, and be ready to make great new friends. The most important aspect of your trip will be your group experience and if you arrive both mentally and physically prepared, we are


What Our Students Say

“My trip was excellent in all categories: physical, mental, and social. I pushed my physical limits each day and was grateful for such a variety of activities.

Next, I learned how to mentally challenge myself as an individual in new situations. Finally, I made new friends that I hope to keep for a long time.”

Katherine Villarin, British Columbia

“This will absolutely be a trip I will always remem-

ber and I am very grateful for

the opportunity.”Kyle Adams, Mt. Rainier

“My expedition taught me how to live in the moment. I’m usually always on my phone, so I learned to live without it

and enjoy every moment adventuring, trying new foods, and meet-ing new people. I became very independent from this trip.”

Maddie Jackson, Thailand Service

“Never had I been to such awesome places. I wouldn’t change

my experience for anything.”Michael Byrnes, Yellowstone Wilderness

“I can’t remember consistently having so much fun for such

a long period of time.”Harrison Pearl, Thailand Service


“I learned how to get out of my comfort zone whenever it comes to meeting new people. I also learned

to appreciate what I have and to be more selfless.”Regan Deel, Ecuador Galapagos Service

“The group of people I was with were the best I could have asked for.”

Charlie Henning, British Columbia

“We became a family.”Ian Stimson, Yellowstone Discovery

“My group was so much fun. Everyone was super lively and they were also understanding and accepting. Our experience was incredibly unique due to the things

we saw and all of the moments we shared.”Olivia Gresham, Alaska Southeast

“The trip was more amazing than I could have imagined and I would give anything

to do it all again.”John Keegan, British Columbia

“I learned a lot about my ability to push myself and enjoyed

the time away from everything to think about what I want for myself in the future.”Bea Huffines, Rocky Mountain


Six Ways to Adventure

Challenge Levels Every trip in this catalog is open and designed for both beginner and the experienced student. Choosing the right trip is all about desire and how active you want to be this summer. In the process of choosing the best trip for you, we suggest

discussing as a family what level of physical challenge is most appropriate for you. If you still can’t decide, just give us a call and we will be happy to help. Once you enroll, you will receive information on how to appropriately prepare

for your trip.

Discovery Adventures

perfect introduction to the wonders of outdoor adventuring. Get ready for an action-packed

night with running water, toilets, and showers available every two or three days.

Explorer AdventuresOur Explorer Adventures, conducted for the past 43 years, are designed for middle and high

school age students. They are grouped according to grade compatibility and are open to both the beginner and seasoned outdoor adventurer. These trips range from two to three weeks in length

and are composed of participants seeking to experience a variety of outdoor activities and to learn a variety of outdoor skills. Most who enroll have little or no previous outdoor or wilderness experience,

yet they leave their trip having acquired a basic understanding of the leadership skills needed to enjoy a lifetime in the out of doors. You will be camping every night and when we’re not in a wilderness environment,

our campsites will usually have running water with showers available every three to six days. If you yearn for some exciting and thrilling adventuring this summer with a great group of enthusiastic friends, these trips are designed for you.


Leadership Adventures Our Leadership Adventures, conducted for the past forty-three years, are designed for high school students seeking more of a challenge like summiting

wilderness experience and are designed to give the participants a greater role in daily decision-making. The leaders actively take a step back while the students

segment. While most of the students who enroll in these trips have had some previous wilderness experience, many have not. Everyone, however, shares the enthusiasm to be successful and knowledgeable wilderness travelers. If you’re looking to become an accomplished wilderness adventurer and maybe lead for Wilderness Adventures some day, these trips are the perfect choice for you.

Field StudiesThink local, act global. Hungering to explore an exotic location? Looking to add stamps to that passport, with the stories of adventure to match? Safari across the East African Serengeti, scuba dive from your own private island in Belize, snorkel with dolphins in the Galapagos… on a Field Studies adventure, the possibilities

your own, and discover the many surprising similarities. Stay in hostels or refugios, with a sea or mountain breeze through the windows. Feel the thrill at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, assist a community in the Andean Highlands, study the traditions of ancient Maori culture. Wherever you go, the result will be the same: return home a changed person, a global citizen of new proportions.

Service AdventuresWhere will this summer take you? What change will you create? Join us on one of our Service Adventures to make our world a better place, whether it be here in the States or abroad. These adventures combine meaningful service projects—building schools, teaching English to young people, constructing trails, saving sea

crumbling school for your village hosts. Camp in tents domestically, stay in hostels or refugios internationally. Earn up to 80 service hours, create unforgettable

Jackson Hole to Cambodia, if you’re wondering how to give back this summer, look no further.

Language AdventuresCombine language, travel, cultural immersion, and adventure! These programs

Spanish language and local cultures while also receiving helpful and professional instruction. Mix up your days by receiving classroom instruction in the morning,

or our own private apartment. Experience cultural and outdoor adventures, from


Designed for Our Youngest Students

DISCOVERY ADVENTURES• 3 trips for grades 5 and 6• 2 weeks• Yellowstone, California, or the Adirondacks• Enthusiastic and supportive leaders• Nurturing environment

Completing 5th thru 6th Grade6/25-7/7, 7/9-7/21, 7/23-8/413 Days • Easy$3,395

EXPLORE THE MARIN HEADLANDS Hike around estuaries and bays teeming with wildlife • Marvel at wonders of the ancient Muir Woods Redwoods.RAFT THE AMERICAN RIVER wild and scenic river.EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF YOSEMITE Hike to an alpine lake and discover the beauty of Yosemite Valley • Explore the amazing giant Sequoias.EXPLORE AND SEA KAYAK MONTEREY BAY Visit the Monterey Aquarium then watch seals, sea lions and otters on a fun day sea kayak.SURF HALF MOON BAY Relax on the California Coast • Learn to surf in Half Moon Bay, perfect for beginners.

EXPLORE LAKE TAHOE Paddle the blue-green waters of historic Emerald Bay • Discover South Lake Tahoe on a

beautiful hike amidst lodge pole and western white pinesVISIT SAN FRANCISCO Explore Fisherman’s Wharf • Ride an amazing cable car • Travel to Alcatraz Island then conclude our adventure enjoying our traditional banquet.For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com

For our youngest students: Discover the natural wonders of California from Yosemite’s high peaks to the dramatic Pacific coast, on this perfect introduction to the outdoors for 5th and 6th graders. Our California Discovery offers a variety of daytime hikes and paddles in the Golden State’s most beautiful settings.

CALIFORNIADiscovery


EXPLORE GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Experience towering Teton peaks and sparkling alpine lakes • Take introductory hikes with small, light daypacks • See elk, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, moose and bison. DISCOVER THE “WONDERLAND” OF YELLOWSTONE Visit Old Faithful • Hike to extraordinary geothermal features • See colorful hot pools, steaming fumaroles and strange bubbling mud pots • Enjoy a real western chuck wagon dinner. HIKE TO YELLOWSTONE’S CANYONS, WATERFALLS AND HOT SPRINGS Hike the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone • Swim in our very own natural hot springs. WHITEWATER RAFT AND ZIPLINE THE YELLOWSTONE RIVERalong fun, rolling rapids • Enjoy majestic mountain views while soaring over the Yellowstone River.SEA KAYAK YELLOWSTONE LAKE Paddle on the calm waters of Yellowstone Lake • See moose, bald eagles, osprey and deer.WHITEWATER RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER Float the quiet waters of Grand Teton National

• Shoot the thrilling rapids of the Grand Canyon of the Snake.VISIT JACKSON HOLE Explore the old west town of Jackson • See a real western rodeo • Enjoy our end-of-trip banquet.

Introductory adventure designed for 5th and 6th graders. This area has been our home for 44 years; we know all the “secret” places where we can provide truly unique experiences. For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

For Our Youngest Students: Discover Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with this perfect introduction to the outdoors, specifically designed for 5th and 6th graders. Our carefully crafted Yellowstone Teton Discovery offers a wide variety of daytime adventures in the finest setting of the Rocky Mountain West.


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RAFT THE HUDSON RIVER GORGE Enjoy a fun day navigating class II and III rapids of this exciting river • Take refreshing swims in the calm waters between rapids. EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF ADIRONDACK PARK Hike to the top of Algonquin Peak, one of the Adirondack High Peaks • Learn about the history of the area at the Adirondack Park Visitor Center. • Visit Fort Ticonderoga, an 18th century fort built by the French and Canadians.DISCOVER LAKE PLACID Visit the home of the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympic Games • Experience breathtaking views of the surrounding Adirondack Mountains. CANOE THE SARANAC LAKES WILD FOREST Canoe the scenic shores of the Mirror Lake • Explore the “forever wild” Adirondack Park • View wildlife from our canoes • Enjoy our traditional end of summer banquet. KAYAK BATTENKILL RIVER Witness the lovely evergreens, historic bridges and slate walls of the Battenkill • Paddle through calm waters and picnic alomg surrounding shores.

For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-dayitinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessventures.com.

For Our Youngest Students Discover Adirondack Park and the surrounding upstate New York area in this perfect introduction to the outdoors, specifically designed for 5th and 6th graders. Our Adirondack Explorer offers a variety of daytime hikes and paddles in the Empire State’s most beautiful settings.

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Here at Wilderness Adventures, we are confident that our unwavering values of community,

inter-personal growth, wholesome environments, wilderness education, discovery, conservation,

and exploration have led to our unmatched and trusted reputation. It’s comforting for families to

know that we have pioneered outdoor adventures for young adults and have racked up a number

of “firsts.” Here are a few of our pioneering accomplishments:

1973: Camping at a hut (removed long ago) in the Glacier Peak Wilderness on our

students have participated in a variation of our original Northwest trip.

1974: summit of Mount Rainier. Since then, 2,500

sentinel in Washington with a veritable “who’s who” of American mountaineering guides.

1975: Pausing at an old tree stump in Washington’s Olympic National Park Since 1975, over 8,200 WA students have

Supreme Court Justice, William O. Douglas.

1977: The wreck of the steamboat S. S. Evelyn on the Yukon River. Our 200 mile canoe trip down the Yukon River was just one

1979: trip for young adults down Idaho’s Salmon River, a continuation of the four-day river trips we pioneered on Oregon’s Deschutes River in 1973.

1982: Taking a break along the newly

mile Alaska bicycle adventure. Over 4,100 students have since adventured with us on a variety of remarkable trips into the land of the Midnight Sun.

1990: Watching the sunset from our campsite on the shore of Yellowstone’s Shoshone Lake, America’s largest wilderness lake above 7,000 feet. Since 1978, we have been the only wilderness program for teens with access to these lakes.

1987:

National Park’s Muir Inlet. Since 1987, over 700 young adults have paddled with us

eagles and whales.

1994: Paddling with Humpback Whales on

this amazing authorization on the Tongass National Forest, over 350 WA students have witnessed the most incredible whale watching on the planet.

2001: Backpacking the Jatbul Track in Australia’s Northern Territory. Wilderness

travel program for young adults to venture in to the ancestral homeland of the Mangarrayi aboriginal people.

Our 2,000th student reaches thesummit of Wyoming’sf Grand Teton. Since1976, over 150 Wilderness Adventures’ groupshave climbed this classic peak in Grand TetonNational Park.

2007: Wilderness Adventures becomes

2016: Celebrating our 44th summer season

TODAY: At Wilderness Adventures,we continue our history of innovation as we expand our offerings of new and exciting summer adventure options for young adults.

Here at Wililderness Adventures, we are confident tthhat our unwavering values of community,

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EXPLORER ADVENTURES• 21 trips for grades 7 through 12 • 2 or 3 weeks• For beginning and experienced students• Varied challenge levels

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Completing 7th thru 9th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Moderate $4,695

HIKE THE TETON MOUNTAINS Hike the spectacular canyon trails of Grand Teton National Park • Explore

SEA KAYAK YELLOWSTONE’S LAKES Paddle through the mirror-like waters of these high-altitude lakes • For three days, explore thick forests and fascinating geyser basins • Wake up to a misty sunrise • See moose, elk, bald eagles and trumpeter swans • Visit Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. RAFT AND ZIPLINE THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER Enjoy fun, Class III whitewater • Paddle and work together as a team • • Enjoy majestic mountain views while soaring over the Yellowstone River.BACKPACK THE JEDEDIAH SMITH WILDERNESS Trek the highcountry of the Teton Mountain Range • Visit cascading waterfalls that tumble from towering Teton peaks • Experience alpine life above treeline • Explore

ROCK CLIMB THE TETONS Learn basic climbing skills from the world-famous Exum Mountain Guides •WHITEWATER RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER Run the turbulent and exciting waters of the Grand Canyon of the Snake River • Explore the historic western town of Jackson • Share memories during our traditional end-of-trip banquet. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Explore Yellowstone-Teton country on this 7th, 8th, and 9th grade adventure. Trek through breathtaking mountain ranges. Raft two classic western rivers. Sea kayak the crystal clear waters of Yellowstone National Park and learn rock climbing skills in the majestic Teton Range of Jackson Hole.

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HIKE GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Experience towering Teton peaks and sparkling alpine lakes while getting to know your group. EXPLORE AND HIKE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Hike near shimmering lakes, thermal hot springs, geysers and waterfalls • Learn to comfortably carry everything you need in your backpack, cook delicious meals and camp without leaving a trace • See the bison, moose, elk, coyotes, pronghorn antelope, bears and wolves of Yellowstone National Park • Sleep under a heavy blanket of alpine stars • Hike the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone • Visit the wonders of Yellowstone National Park including Old Faithful and Yellowstone Falls.RAFT AND ZIPLINE THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER Paddle in teams through

• Enjoy majestic mountain views while soaring over the Yellowstone River. SEA KAYAK YELLOWSTONE’S LAKES Glide the mirror-like lakes of Yellowstone in 2-person, ocean-going kayaks for three days • Explore this high alpine water wilderness • Sleep each night on a sandy beach under a night sky ablaze with stars. WHITEWATER RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER IV rapids of the Grand Canyon of the Snake River • Explore the historic western town of Jackson • For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Immerse yourself in the wondrous Yellowstone wilderness with this introductory program designed especially for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Sea kayak the glassy alpine lakes of Yellowstone National Park. Whitewater raft two thrilling rivers. Hike the “American Serengeti” — a land rich with wildlife, thermal springs and geysers.

Completing 7th thru 9th Grade6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/714 Days • Easy-Moderate$3,495


UNCOVER THE LAST OF THE OLD WEST Arrive into stunning Jackson Hole • Meet your friendly group • Make the short journey to our campsite in Grand Teton National Park • Learn to set up tents and cook tasty meals. Stretch your legs on a fun day hike in the Tetons •

Mountain sky. LEARN RIDING SKILLS FROM PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS Train in the art of horsemanship in front of the iconic Teton mountains • Meet your horses • Learn from caring riding instructors on our local guest ranch • Develop new skills •• Learn to pack and care for the animals • Contribute with a much needed service project on the local guest ranch •HORSEPACK THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS Spend 8 magical days on a true horsepacking adventure • • Cover inspiring yet obtainable distances • Experience the most remote reaches of the alpine wild • Travel as a group with our leaders and professional horsemanship instructors • Improve your riding and backcountry skills • Grow close as a team while savoring our time together in the wilderness.

RAFT AND ZIPLINE THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER Paddle in teams • Enjoy majestic mountain

views while soaring over the Yellowstone River.SEA KAYAK YELLOWSTONE LAKE Paddle through a pristine water wilderness • See moose, deer and bald eagles. DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF YELLOWSTONE Experience Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs • Uncover geothermal

Park. WHITEWATER RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER Paddle the thrilling rapids of the Snake River • Work as a team to navigate fun rapids such

as Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna • Enjoy our traditional Western banquet and celebrate the adventure of a lifetime. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Learn horsemanship and backcountry riding skills in iconographic Jackson Hole. Enjoy an overnight horsepacking adventure that most people only dream about. Explore the wonders of Yellowstone, raft exciting whitewater, make meaningful friendships and develop a lasting connection with the American West.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade7/2-7/17, 7/20-8/416 Days • Easy-Moderate $3,895

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Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/714 Days • Moderate $3,795

HIKE IN THE TETONS Develop your sense of wanderlust under the majestic Tetons • Get to know your group while hiking in North America’s most beautiful alpine setting.SEA KAYAK ACROSS YELLOWSTONE LAKE Paddle through North America’s most renowned wilderness •

• Ply the crystal clear waters of 136-square-mile Yellowstone Lake in stable, 2-berth, ocean-touring kayaks • See moose, elk, bears, bald eagles and wolves along the shoreline.EXPLORE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Visit Old Faithful and see numerous thermal features bubbling from the earth • Hike the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and take in awe-inspiring views of Yellowstone Falls. ROCK CLIMB IN THE TETONS Attend rock climbing school amidst these spectacular mountains • Learn climbing skills from the world-famous Exum Mountain Guides.LEARN WHITEWATER KAYAKING IN JACKSON HOLEwith a high level of individual instruction •kayaks or the more traditional hardshell boats • Learn a new outdoor skill in a relaxing and non-competitive atmosphere • Explore the wild west town of Jackson followed by our traditional farewell banquet.

For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

With the towering Tetons and the wonders of Yellowstone as our setting, this 14-day adventure without a backpack is action-packed and a perfect introduction to a wide variety of outdoor activities. Learn rock climbing, sea kayaking and whitewater paddling in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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HIKE OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK Journey to the Olympic Beach for a coastal hike along the last wilderness • Day-hike through lush rainforest, along broad sandy beaches • Explore tidal pools, swim,

hunt for crabs, and look for bald eagles, bears, deer, seals, and orca whales.WHITEWATER RAFT THE ELWHA CANYON Venture out for a trip on the newly freed Elwha River • through the site of the former Lake Aldwell, and wind your way to the former Elwha Dam Site • Watch as the walls of

through the Elwha canyon. SEA KAYAK AND ZIP LINE THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS Ride the ferry north to the beautiful San Juan Islands Archipelago where we’ll sea kayak for 3 days • Kayak to the smallest, most pristine islands and see bald eagles, seals, and hopefully orca whales • Experience the natural landscape of beautiful San Juan Island from above while ziplining. BACKPACK NORTHERN CASCADES NATIONAL PARK Adventure in the “American Alps.” Prepare for a 4-day trek through the most beautiful part of the park around Ross Lake •

• Learn advanced outdoor and peer leadership skills: map and compass use, route and campsite selection, backcountry cuisine, and minimum-impact camping • Learn how to work and live as a team • Visit Pike Place Market before partaking in our traditional end-of-summer banquet.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com

This adventure is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the Pacific Northwest – a land of lush rainforests and towering volcanoes. Hike pristine coastal beaches and plunge into the azure Pacific. Sea kayak amidst orca whales and raft an exciting river.


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HIKE THE OLYMPIC RAINFOREST Ferry across Puget Sound to the lush and beautiful Olympic Rainforest • Hike amidst some of the largest trees in the world. BACKPACK THE OLYMPIC BEACHES Trek one of the last remaining wilderness beaches • Visit historic shipwrecks • See an ancient Makah Indian whaling village • Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life • Swim in the

SEA KAYAK THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS Glide through placid waters in our sea kayaks for four days • Visit pristine, uninhabited islands • See bald eagles, deer, seals, otters and whales. CANOE THE NORTH CASCADES Ferry back to the mainland • Paddle under jagged snowcapped peaks • See hanging glaciers and beautiful waterfalls plunging into cobalt blue waters • Enjoy lakefront views of these rugged “American Alps.”WHITEWATER RAFT THE SAUK RIVER Experience an exciting day of whitewater

•nearby peaks • Develop valuable team building skills while having lots of fun • Explore the scenic and cultural sites of Seattle • Celebrate during our end-of-adventure banquet.


Explore emerald rainforests and wilderness beaches with this introduction to the Pacific Northwest. See orca whales from the placid waters of the San Juan Islands. Raft an exciting whitewater river and canoe into the magnificent North Cascades.

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Completing 7th thru 9th Grade6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/714 Days • Easy-Moderate $3,195

HIKE MT. MITCHELL Get to know your group hiking to the highest point east of the Mississippi River • Celebrate our accomplishment with spectacular views of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains. HIKE LOOKING GLASS FALLS AND SLIDING ROCK Explore Sliding Rock, a natural waterslide • Visit Looking Glass Falls, learning to comfortably carry everything we need in our backpack.BACKPACK PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST Hike past rushing mountain streams and over forested ridges • Develop sound backcountry skills • Discover and swim in hidden waterfalls • Enjoy amazing views atop the amazing Blue Ridge.INFLATABLE KAYAK THE NANTAHALA RIVER Enjoy a fun day navigating the class II and III rapids of this wonderful river.ROPES COURSE, ZIPLINE AND ROCK CLIMB Learn basic rock climbing skills • Challenge yourself learning to rappel and belay • Explore forest by zipline.WHITEWATER RAFT THE CHATTOOGA RIVER Paddle class II and III rapids along the border of Georgia and South Carolina • Enjoy beautiful scenery and wildlife along the riverbanks • Jump in the Chattooga between rapids for a cooling swim • Enjoy our traditional end-of-summer banquet.For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day to day itinerary, and trip slideshow, visit our website at wildernessventures.com.

Surrounded by over one million acres of green, rolling mountains, rushing rivers, majestic old growth forests, craggy rock faces and cascading waterfalls, Blue Ridge offers unlimited opportunities for our younger adventurers, with or without previous experience.

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SEA KAYAK THE COAST OF MAINE Experience the iconography and beauty of coastal Maine • Meet your leaders and trip mates in Boston • Learn paddling skills • Embark together in two-person sea kayaks • Paddle tranquil waters • Explore uninhabited islands • Spot wildlife along the shore • Relax each evening • Savor delicious meals • Swap stories

•WHITEWATER RAFT THE KENNEBEC RIVER Paddle as a team to navigate fun rapids •instructors • Enjoy invigorating whitewater and breathtaking scenery • Experience Maine’s rugged inland beauty while having the time of your life. ROCK CLIMB NORTH CONWAY Develop climbing skills on the renowned Conway rock faces surrounding beautiful Echo Lake • Learn on a variety of routes from nurturing instructors • • Encourage your trip mates • Enjoy dramatic views over the sparkling lake. HIKE THE WHITE MOUNTAINS Experience the most beautiful scenery in the Northeast • See craggy faces, beautiful forests and abundant wildlife • Learn about the ecology of this breathtaking range • Prepare for our ascent of Mount Washington.SUMMIT MOUNT WASHINGTON Climb the highest and most impressive peak in New England • Enjoy dramatic views, a tremendous sense of accomplishment and the feeling of companionship that comes from 16 magical days spent enjoying the region’s greatest environments • Celebrate memories • Visit Boston’s historic sights • Feast over our end-of-adventure banquet.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Enjoy the time of your life while engaging in the most exciting environments of the Northeast. Sea kayak Maine’s magnificent coastline. Rock climb New Hampshire’s famous granite cliffs. Raft exciting whitewater and explore historic Boston. Build leadership skills and lifelong friendships while making countless magical memories on this fantastic adventure.

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HIKE DENALI STATE PARK Traverse

scenery, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and bald eagles • Experience breathtaking views of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range • Grow together as a team.SEA KAYAK PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Paddle around tidewater glaciers in Blackstone Bay • Witness icebergs crashing into the sea • See an abundance of seals, sea lions, and whales • Cook delicious meals on our beachside campsites.RAFT THE MATANUSKA RIVER Experience Alaska’s thrilling whitewater •the exciting, thrill-a-minute Lion’s Head Canyon • Celebrate our summer with our traditional banquet in Anchorage.

For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 39-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com

This wonderful introductory 2-week adventure in the land of the Northern Lights is specifically designed for students 9th through 12th grades. Sea kayak among glaciers in Prince William Sound. Whitewater raft a thrilling river. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount McKinley.


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SEA KAYAK AMONG HUMPBACK WHALES Experience the mix of Russian and Tlingit Indian history in Juneau • See bald eagles perched on hillside treetops and snowcapped peaks rising abruptly from the downtown streets • Fly by bush plane to Glacier Bay National Park • • See pods of orca whales, families of playing sea otters and colonies of sea lions • Fall asleep each night to crooning pods of humpack whales. BACKPACK THE YUKON WILDERNESS Trek in the footsteps of early Russian fur trappers and Gold Rush prospectors •laden meadows • See black bears, moose and brown bears, each unique to this coastal region. WHITEWATER RAFT THE BLANCHARD TATSHENSHINI RIVERS Paddle fun and exhilarating Alaskan whitewater •ICE CLIMB AND TREK AMONG ALASKAN GLACIERS Travel by boat to meet our climbing specialists • Learn glacier trekking and ice climbing on the Davidson Glacier for three days • •Alaskan dinner. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 40-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Discover a land rich in scenic splendor and abundant wildlife. Fly by bush plane into Alaska’s wilderness. See whales from your kayak. Backpack into the Yukon wilderness. Travel by water to a remote glacier. Learn to ice climb. Raft southeast Alaska’s finest whitewater.

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HIKE THE FRONT RANGE Experience the Rocky Mountain West • Take introductory hikes with spectacular views • See elk, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and moose. EXPLORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Spend two days hiking around amazing snow-covered peaks • strewn alpine meadows bursting with color. DISCOVER GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK Hike the largest sand dunes in North America • Swim in the glacial melt waters of Medano Creek • Explore interactive exhibits at the Visitor Center.WHITEWATER RAFT THE ARKANSAS RIVER

for one day • Navigate fun rapids through famous Brown’s Canyon and Royal Gorge.CLIMB A FOURTEENER Experience a Colorado “must do” • Awake at dawn for our summit climb • Reach the top of La Plata (the 5th highest in Colorado) or another famous 14,000 foot peak • Visit the famous Silver City mines.

INFLATABLE KAYAK ASPEN • Splash through the class II and III rapids of the Roaring Fork River outside of Aspen, Colorado • home For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Hike amidst the dramatic Rockies. Reach the top of one of Colorado’s famous 14,000-foot peaks. Explore the magnificent backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park. Raft the exciting Arkansas River. Discover the largest sand dunes in North America.


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Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/814 Days • Easy-Moderate $3,595

WHITEWATER RAFT THE COLORADO RIVER

• Experience the thrill of class III rapids • Explore ancient Indian petroglyphs and waterfalls • Discover amazing swimming holes • Enjoy fabulous food then sleep under a blanket of stars,

DISCOVER MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK Hike among

Heritage Site.HIKE AND CANYONEER NEAR MOAB Experience the magic of carved and whimsical red rock arches • Hike to hidden waterfalls in a labyrinth of spectacular water carved slick rock passageways • Experience an amazing waterslide • Rappel down waterfalls in cool slot canyons.ROCK CLIMB AND HIKE NEAR TELLURIDE Explore

the beautiful San Juan Mountains • Learn the fundamentals of rock • Visit the old silver

mining town of Telluride • Conclude with our traditional banquet in Park City.For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Combine the beauty of red rock canyons with stunning alpine meadows on this wondrous immersion into the Southern Rockies. Raft the Colorado River for four incredible days, then rappel down waterfalls and experience natural waterslides in Moab, Utah. Conclude your adventure hiking and rock climbing in Telluride, Colorado.

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BACKPACK IN YOSEMITE Hike among snowcapped peaks

• Prepare delicious meals, learn basic wilderness and team building skills in an unforgettable alpine setting.WHITEWATER RAFT THE AMERICAN RIVER Experience the thrill of running rapids by paddle

and scenic river.BACKPACK CALIFORNIA’S LOST COAST Hike along California’s largest stretch of wild beach,

• Explore tidal pools, saltwater bays and pine-covered forest • SEA KAYAK MONTEREY BAY Paddle the waters of Monterey Bay looking for seals, sea lions, and otters • End our day kayak at the Aquarium sitting right on the Bay.SURF AT HALF MOON BAY Learn the basics of this fast-growing sport for two unforgettable days • Experience one of California’s famous surf breaks, perfect for beginners.

HIKE AMONG REDWOODS Hike through giant Redwoods • Explore the rugged and dramatic Point Reyes Peninsula.DISCOVER SAN FRANCISCO Explore famous sites before gathering for our end-of-summer banquet. For a complete description of this adventure and its 16-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com

Our California Adventure offers an amazing variety of landscapes and activities. Backpack the lofty peaks of the Sierra Nevada, raft thrilling Class III whitewater on the American River, trek along a wilderness coastline, paddle Monterey Bay in a sea kayak, surf a spectacular coast and hike among towering Redwoods in a paradise few people ever experience.


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Completing 7th thru 9th Grade6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/714 Days • Moderate$3,595

BACKPACK THE OREGON CASCADES Three Sisters Wilderness • • Learn basic navigational skills, low-impact camping techniques and wilderness cooking procedures • Relax at night under a

CLIMB THE SNOWCAPPED SOUTH SISTER Venture to the • View the entire Cascade

Range from the summit • Slide down its snowy slopes • Please Note: The Three Sisters is Oregon’s premier Wilderness area; we are the only adventure travel program with authority to operate here.WHITEWATER RAFT THE DESCHUTES RIVER Paddle thrilling rapids for 3 days through this spectacular desert canyon • Relax and gaze at the scenery between rapids • Spend each evening

• Listen to the roar of the watershed as it carries snowmelt from the Cascades to the Columbia River.ROCK CLIMB AT SMITH ROCK STATE PARK Learn climbing skills and procedures including belaying, anchor set up, rappelling and signaling • Climb a variety of challenging routes, culminating with an optional Tyrolean Traverse of the Monkey’s Face •

For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 42-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures. com.

From the snowcapped volcanoes of Oregon’s Cascades to the arid beauty of the state’s desert canyons, this two week adventure offers a stunning variety of environments and experiences. Swim in beautiful alpine lakes, raft thrilling whitewater and climb the most famous rocks in the Pacific Northwest.

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SURF AND KAYAK HANALEI BAY Ride the waves of the “Garden Isle” – the • Learn proper paddling and stance techniques from

professional instructors • Paddle up a jungle river to an amazing swimming hole beneath a spectacular waterfall.EXPLORE THE NA PALI COAST • Experience unrivaled views of remote beaches, cascading waterfalls and ancient Hawaiian ruins •

VOLUNTEER ON THE GARDEN ISLE Work with local Hawaiians to preserve their way of life on this ancient island • Hike to Waimea Canyon • Learn ancient customs. SAIL AND SNORKEL THE BIG ISLAND Explore the Kona Coast by sailboat •

EXPLORE KILAUEA VOLCANO Hike across the crater of a volcano • Trek to an

EARN SCUBA CERTIFICATION • Dive • Make additional dives if you are

•manta rays •in our SCUBA diving program must pass a physical.)For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 16-year history, day-to-day itinerary and slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Discover Hawaii’s most beautiful islands on this introductory adventure for students in the 7th thru 9th grades. Sea kayak lush coastal lagoons. Surf magnificent beaches. Sail a catamaran while snorkeling along Hawaii’s Kona coast. Earn SCUBA certification while learning the importance of preserving this magnificent tropical ecosystem.

Completing 7th thru 9th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Easy-Moderate $5,295 Includes inter-island airfare

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Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Easy-Moderate $5,295 Includes inter-island airfare

EARN SCUBA CERTIFICATION Explore an underwater paradise diving with sea turtles, manta •

•in our SCUBA diving program must pass a physical.)EXPLORE KILAUEA VOLCANO crater of a volcano. SAIL AND SNORKEL THE BIG ISLAND Explore the Kona Coast by sailboat • Swim above

VOLUNTEER ON THE GARDEN ISLE Work with local Hawaiians to preserve their way of life on this ancient islands • Hike to Waimea Canyon • Learn ancient customs. EXPLORE THE NA PALI COAST • Experience unrivaled views of remote beaches, cascading waterfalls and ancient Hawaiian ruins •trip, stopping at beaches only accessible by water. KAYAK AND SURF HANALEI BAY Paddle up a jungle river to an amazing swimming hole beneath a spectacular waterfall •• Learn proper paddling and stance techniques from professional instructors • Dine on Hawaiian

For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 16-year history, day-to-day itinerary and slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Experience a wide variety of adventures on Hawaii’s most beautiful islands. Earn SCUBA certification. Sail a catamaran while snorkeling along Hawaii’s Kona Coast. Sea kayak lush coastal lagoons. Surf magnificent beaches while learning the importance of preserving this magnificent tropical ecosystem.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS


FLY FISHING SEMINAR IN BIG SKY COUNTRY • Practice casting

FISH AND HIKE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK fabulous trout waters in the world • Backpack into an angler’s paradise for three days and two nights of pristine backcountry creek fishing • Learn navigation techniques, low-impact camping, and valuable leadership skills. HIKE AND FISH THE BEARTOOTH HIGH COUNTRY Fish from hundreds of high altitude lakes set against an alpine scene of snowcapped peaks • Perfect backcountry skills • Relax and enjoy one another’s company at each night’s campsite.

RAFT AND ZIP LINE THE GALLATIN RIVER Enjoy majestic mountain views while soaring over the Gallatin River

on a zip line tour. FLOAT AND FISH THE MADISON RIVER Cast

• Celebrate our adventures together at our evening farewell banquet. For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow,

visit wildernessadventures.com.

From the world-renowned, blue-ribbon waters of the Madison River, to the sparkling alpine lakes of the Beartooth Mountains, this marvelous adventure combines great backpacking with an opportunity to become an experienced fly fisher in a setting without comparison. Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers.


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RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER River • Enjoy the thrill a minute rapids of Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna. LEARN TO FLY FISH IN JACKSON HOLE COUNTRY Master the fundamentals

• Learn casting

HIKE AND FISH THE WIND RIVER RANGE Backpack through Wyoming’s largest and highest mountain range • Fish from an abundance of high altitude lakes set against jagged spires and glaciers • Trek through the quiet backcountry • Enjoy each night under a blanket of stars. FISH AND HIKE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Cast for cuttthroat, brown and rainbow trout in backcountry rivers and streams • Perfect backcountry skills • Learn low-impact camping techniques • Relax and enjoy one another’s company at each night’s campsite. FLOAT AND FISH THE SNAKE RIVER boat with our Orvis instructors • Celebrate our adventures together at our evening farewell banquet.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

The world famous lakes, rivers, and streams of Jackson Hole country provide the setting for this marvelous adventure. Whitewater raft and fish the Snake River. Combine great backpacking with an opportunity to become a skilled fly fisher in a setting without comparison. Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers.

JACKSON HOLEFly Fishing



HIKE AND ZIPLINE WHISTLER BLACKCOMB Build team skills on an amazing ropes course • Hike the slopes of world-famous Whistler Resort.SKI OR SNOWBOARD BLACKCOMB GLACIER Carve turns on the slopes of this haven for year-round skiing and snowboarding. WHITEWATER KAYAK THE CHEAKAMUS RIVER program with a high level of individual instruction • Master skills while progressing through numerous exhilarating and fun rapids.

ROCK CLIMB THE FAMOUS CHIEF Attend climbing school with our • Climb the second largest granite

monolith in the world.SEA KAYAK AND BIKE THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS Ply

the placid waters of the Puget Sound in stable, two person kayaks • Explore small pristine islands • Watch for pods of playful orca whales • Bike through Lopez Island farmlands • Arrive at the island’s southern tip, sighting seals and sea lions, picking blackberries, and lounging sea-sides • Celebrate our adventure with our traditional end-of-trip banquet in Seattle.

For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 39-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slide

show, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Explore the “Sea to Sky Corridor.” Ski or snowboard Whistler. Hike spectacular trails under snowcapped peaks. Whitewater kayak the Cheakamus. Learn to rock climb on the famous Stawamus Chief. Top off your adventure kayaking with whales and biking the San Juan Islands.

BRITISH COLUMBIA


HIKE THE ALPS IN SWITZERLAND, ITALY, AND FRANCE Immerse yourself in European trekking culture in this birthplace of mountaineering and backpacking • Spend your days walking through high mountain passes and

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TREK AROUND THE BASE OF THE INCREDIBLE MT. BLANC Day hike from the stunning mountain town of Chamonix • Soak in views of Europe’s tallest mountain, Mt. Blanc.STAY IN A HIGH MOUNTAIN HUT BENEATH THE TOWERING MATTERHORN Dayhike to a traditional high-mountain hut • Enjoy a home-cooked meal and a comfortable bed • Revel in stunning views of the Matterhorn, one of the world’s most impressive and famous peaks.LEARN TO HIKE ON A GLACIER Experience true mountaineering culture •they teach us how to travel as a team on a glacier • Learn about the geology of these massive moving blocks of ice.VISIT ZERMATT, CHAMONIX & COURMAYEUR Experience these quaint, beautiful alpine towns • Meet trekkers from all around the world • Ride Chamonix’s famous cable car Aiguille du Midi, the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world.

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Our European Alps trek combines spectacular hut trekking over one of Europe’s most famous routes with visits to charming villages in France, Italy and Switzerland. Take in majestic views of the Alps and the Matterhorn.

Completing 7th thru 9th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Moderate $5,295 additional

EUROPEAN ALPS


RAFT THE SALMON RIVER For four days, enjoy the West’s most stunning river • Swim in quiet pools, paddle through thrilling Class III and IV rapids • Test your whitewater ducky skills • Play beach volleyball on white sand shores • Camp on private, picturesque beaches. EXPLORE MISSOULA Get to know the “Garden City” famous for its lush green landscape nestled in the Northern Rockies of Western Montana • Discover this beautiful mountain town known for its converging valleys, many rivers and

LEARN WHITEWATER KAYAKING Spend four days splashing through Western Montana’s most scenic whitewater • Enjoy a fun and exciting progression •group is ready • Revel in how much you’ve learned as you practice rolling through Alberton Gorge. BACKPACK THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Traverse the stunning mountains of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness—one of Montana’s best kept secrets • Revel in

• Learn navigation techniques, low-impact camping, and valuable leadership skills.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 39-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slide show, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Immerse yourself in beauty, excitement and fun on this diverse exploration of the Rocky Mountain West’s most awesome mountains and rivers. From the spectacular backcountry of Montana’s Pintler range, to the thrill and solitude of Idaho’s Salmon River, this adventure focuses on backpacking, whitewater rafting, and concludes with whitewater kayaking school.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Moderate-Challenging$4,695

ROCKY MOUNTAIN


What Our Leaders Have to Say

“I loved feeling a part of something so inspiring and power-ful – for both us as leaders and for the students. I always felt

supported by the office and truly valued as a leader.” – Frances Yanover

“For me, bonding with my students and helping them create some of the best memories of their lives

was the best part of my summer. I’ve never laughed so much in two months before in my life.”

– Stephen Trapp

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varied backgrounds can learn to work and live together.”

– Erik Yoder

“I have seen Wilderness Adventures constantly hone leadership skills. A pristine

wilderness is the perfect setting to take young people

out of their comfortable routines and experience real

challenges. Without this unique experience, people’s full

potential remains untapped.”– Evan McKenna


LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES

• 10 trips for grades 9 through college• 2, 3, or 4 weeks• For both beginning and experienced students• Varied challenge levels

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HIKE AND EXPLORE GRAND TETON AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKS Hike the spectacular canyon trails of Grand Teton National Park • peaks, cobalt blue lakes and rushing streams • Visit Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone • Take in majestic views of Yellowstone Falls. SEA KAYAK YELLOWSTONE’S WILDERNESS Paddle through the wildlife-rich Yellowstone wilderness for three days • Witness remote geyser basins rarely seen • Watch for moose, elk, bears, bald eagles, and white pelicans from your kayak •

BACKPACK THE WIND RIVER RANGE Explore Wyoming’s largest mountain range of jagged peaks and cascading glaciers • Travel past snowcapped peaks above turquoise alpine lakes • Learn wilderness skills in a stunning mountain environment • CLIMB THE GRAND TETON Learn the basics of climbing skills and fundamentals of rappelling, knots, belays and bouldering with the world-famous Exum Guides • Spend two days climbing to the spectacular summit of the Grand Teton, in the footsteps of over 2,300 former Wilderness Adventurers Alumni since 1973. WHITEWATER RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER Experience the thrill of

• Navigate through famous “Lunch Counter,” “Big Kahuna” and “The California Curl.”For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 42-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Explore the most amazing wilderness in the lower 48 states. Backpack through the magnificent Wind River Range, whitewater raft the wild Snake River Canyon, sea kayak through the geologic wonderland that is Yellowstone and climb the 13,771-foot Grand Teton.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Moderate-Challenging $4,795

GRAND TETON


Completing 9th thru 12th Grade7/2-7/2928 Days • Challenging $5,495

HIKE AND EXPLORE GRAND TETON AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKS Hike the spectacular canyon trails of Grand Teton National Park • rushing streams • Visit Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone • Take in majestic views of Yellowstone Falls. BACKPACK THE WIND RIVER RANGE Explore Wyoming’s largest mountain range of jagged peaks and cascading glaciers • Travel past snowcapped peaks above turquoise alpine lakes • Learn wilderness skills in a stunning mountain environment.

BACKPACK MONTANA’S BIG SKY COUNTRY Trek between beautiful blue lakes in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness • laden meadows beneath snowcapped peaks • SEA KAYAK YELLOWSTONE’S LAKES Paddle through the mirror-like waters of these high-altitude lakes in 2-person sea kayaks • For three days, explore thick forests and fascinating geyser basins • Wake up to a misty sunrise • See moose, elk and bald eagles. CLIMB THE GRAND TETON Learn the basics of climbing skills and fundamentals of rappelling, knots, belays and bouldering with the world-famous Exum Guides • Spend two days climbing to the spectacular summit of the Grand Teton at 13,771 feet.LEARN WHITEWATER KAYAKING IN JACKSON HOLE Learn the basics of whitewater kayaking on placid lakes • Develop your skills of

the Snake River • Relax and have fun, progressing each day on more challenging water • Choose between fun “sit atop” kayaks or traditional hard shell boats as you shoot many thrilling rapids. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and it’s 42-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visitwildernessadventures.com.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Northern Rockies on this wonderful and diverse adventure along the Continental Divide. From the carved peaks of the Wind River Range to the towering Tetons, this adventure features backpacking, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking school and a dramatic climb of the Grand Teton.

MONTANA WYOMING


YELLOWSTONE Wilderness

Completing 10th thru 12th+ Grade7/18-8/721 Days • Challenging $4,195

BACKPACK THE TETON WILDERNESS Trek the Continental Divide to the headwaters of the Yellowstone River • See bears, moose, elk, deer, big horn sheep, bald eagles and wolves • Master a wide variety of advanced outdoor and peer leadership skills • Learn map and

backcountry cooking and, most importantly, working and living together as a team • Descend into the breathtaking Yellowstone River Valley •SEA KAYAK YELLOWSTONE LAKE

• Paddle across the largest body of fresh water above 7,000 feet in the lower 48 states • Experience

WHITEWATER RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER Celebrate our adventure with an exhilarating trip down the turbulent waters of the Grand Canyon of the Snake River before our end-of-trip banquet in Jackson Hole. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 42-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

This wonderful three-week adventure is the ultimate wilderness experience. Enjoy backpacking and sea kayaking on a trip through the most remote wilderness in the lower 48 states. This trip is open to both returning Wilderness Adventurers and to new students who have completed the 10th grade and up.


BACKPACK THE JEDEDIAH SMITH WILDERNESS Traverse the spine of the famous Tetons – one of the most dramatic and breathtaking mountain ranges in the American West • Trek across both Grand Teton National Park and the adjoining Jedediah Smith Wilderness • Learn a wide variety of outdoor leadership skills including map reading, compass navigation, route and campsite selection, basic wilderness

alpine travel and group dynamics • Prepare delicious backcountry meals • Enjoy each other’s company in this magical mountain environment. ROCK CLIMB IN THE TETONS Learn basic and intermediate rock climbing skills from the world-famous Exum School of Mountaineering • Summit a

WHITEWATER RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER Paddle the Snake River on • Celebrate

our summer with our traditional banquet below the towering Tetons.


Experience the spectacular beauty and solitude of this rugged mountain environment of jagged spires, alpine meadows, glaciers, lake basins and views as far as the eye can see. This amazing journey has been widely recognized as one of the finest alpine trips in North America.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade7/25-8/714 Days • Moderate-Challenging $3,795

TETON CREST


BACKPACK THE TALKEETNA MOUNTAINS AND WHITEWATER RAFT THE CHICKALOON RIVER Get away from everything for ten days • Venture north into the shadow of Mount McKinley • Travel deep into this wilderness preserve • Ford streams • Camp near unnamed lakes and peaks • See bears and eagles • Develop valuable team skills • Arrive at

equipment and our river guides •SEA KAYAK PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Paddle around tidewater glaciers through Harriman Fjord • Witness icebergs crashing into the sea • See an abundance of seals, sea lions and whales •

ICE CLIMB THE MATANUSKA GLACIER Learn introductory ice climbing and glacier trekking skills •professional guides • Experience a tremendous sense of accomplishment during this last activity of our adventure • Celebrate our summer with a traditional “sourdough” feast in Anchorage before boarding

For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 38-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com

Explore the land of the Midnight Sun on this perfect introduction to Alaska’s vast and spectacular wilderness, teeming with wildlife. Experience unsurpassed opportunities to hike, raft, sea kayak and ice climb Alaska’s magnificent mountains, rushing rivers, glaciers and rugged coastlines.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/2228 Days • Challenging $5,595

ALASKA Southcentral


Completing 12th thru 12th+ Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Challenging $4,895

DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS Our college expedition is an ideal sequel to our other

outdoor leadership positions • Our leaders are simultaneously naturalists, counselors, teachers and group facilitators •skills • While completion does not guarantee future placement with Wilderness Adventures, it

BACKPACK THE TALKEETNA MOUNTAINS AND WHITEWATER RAFT THE CHICKALOON RIVER• See wolves, bears, caribou, lynx and wolverine • Master outdoor leadership “hard skills” such as navigation, expedition planning and food management • Arrive at the headwaters of the

river guides •SEA KAYAK PRINCE WILLIAM SOUNDspectacular coastal mountains and active glaciers • Gain the unique minimum-impact skills required in aquatic environments • Learn techniques for sea travel and navigation • Develop

EARN WILDERNESS FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONtechniques imperative for backcountry travel •in the backcountry • Receive hands on experience in assessment, treatment, evacuation and prevention scenarios. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 38-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slide show, visit wildernessadventures.com

Our leadership expedition for college-age students combines backpacking in the Talkeetna Mountains with sea kayaking in Prince William Sound. We welcome previous Wilderness Adventures participants, as well as new students having completed the 12th grade through college.

ALASKA College


DISCOVER BARCELONA Stretch your legs by exploring the cultural vitality of Barcelona • See Gaudí’s famous La Pedrera and the Sagrada Família • Enjoy a Catalán feast before embarking on our adventure.HIKE THE PYRENEES Enjoy quaint mountain villages • Journey over high passes and around dramatic peaks in this lightly travelled countryside • Spend your nights in traditional mountain huts, enjoying the luxury of a home-cooked meal and a comfortable bed • Converse with other trekkers from around the world.SEA KAYAK THE MEDITERRANEAN’S COSTA BRAVA of the Spanish coastline • Sleep on secluded white sandy beaches surrounded by the azure waters of the Mediterranean.TREK IN THE FRENCH, ITALIAN, AND SWISS ALPS Journey through snow

• Experience the cultural wonders of European trekking • Stay in beautiful, high mountain huts • Swim in cool, refreshing alpine lakes.WHITEWATER RAFT THE NOGUERA PALLARESA RIVER water through this beautiful river canyon • Work in teams to navigate the exciting rapids.CELEBRATE IN PARIS Relax in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities •Tower, the River Seine, the Louvre, and Notre Dame • Feast on a traditional Parisian

PLEASE NOTE: For a complete description of this adventure and its history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Trek through spectacular environments of glaciers and high peaks along Europe’s most famous mountain ranges. Discover the lush canyons and waterfalls of the Spanish Pyrenees. Explore the culture and flavor of both Barcelona and Paris. Sea kayak the emerald waters of the Spanish coast.

SOUTHERN EUROPE

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade7/2-7/2928 Days • Moderate-Challenging $6,195 additional


Completing 12th thru 12th+ Grade7/2-7/2928 Days • Challenging $6,195 additional

TREK THROUGH FRANCE, ITALY, AND SWITZERLAND Immerse yourself in European trekking culture in this birthplace of mountaineering and backpacking • Walk through high mountain passes and

•massive glaciers, and quaint mountain villages.EXPERIENCE CHAMONIX Marvel at Mt. Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe • Learn about this mecca of mountaineering and skiing at the Alpine Museum of Chamonix • Ride the famous cable car Aiguille du Midi, the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world.HIKE THE HAUTE ROUTE TO ZERMATT Embark on the famous Haute Route east to Zermatt • Backpack at high elevations • Stop and sleep in cozy mountain huts each night, with the luxury of home-cooked meals and comfortable beds • Exchange stories with trekkers from all over the world • Enjoy a remarkable landscape

VISIT ZERMATT Trek to the base of the stunning Matterhorn • Ride a gondola to 12,000 feet, taking in views of this incredible alpine environment • View the spectacular peaks of the Bernese Oberland.CELEBRATE IN PARIS Relax in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities •Seine, the Louvre, and Notre Dame • Feast on a

the following morning.PLEASE NOTE: For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 12-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Our Chamonix Zermatt trek combines spectacular hut trekking over two of Europe’s most famous routes with visits to charming villages in France, Italy, and Switzerland. Take in majestic views of the Alps and the Matterhorn.

CHAMONIX ZERMATT


SURF AT HALF MOON BAY Learn the basics of this fast-growing sport for two days in water perfect for beginners. BACKPACK YOSEMITE’S HIGH COUNTRY Trek amidst towering granite spires in the “Range of Light” • Camp near emerald lakes • Grow closer as a team • Learn backcountry skills in this alpine wonderland •

ensure the successful climb of the impressive Mount Shasta. WHITEWATER RAFT THE AMERICAN RIVER Enhance our

• Experience the

• Team-building skills and fun are the perfect prelude to our summit attempt. SNOW CLIMB MT. SHASTA Learn ice axe techniques, crampon use and roping procedures amidst a wonderland of snow and ice • Experience the thrill of our successful 14,162-foot summit ascent before dawn • Conclude our adventure in San Francisco with our end of summer banquet. For a complete description of this adventure and its 15-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Challenge and excitement best describes this California trip. Experience the variety of the Golden State from alpine hiking in the Yosemite High Country to trekking among Redwoods to the spectacular snowcapped summit of Mount Shasta. Enjoy the fun and excitement of whitewater rafting and surfing at Half Moon Bay.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/26-7/15, 7/18-8/620 Days • Moderate-Challenging $4,795

HIGH SIERRA


Completing 10th thru 12th+ Grade6/26-7/15, 7/18-8/620 Days • Challenging $4,995

BACKPACK GLACIER PEAK WILDERNESS Trek under jagged snowcapped peaks • See hanging glaciers and beautiful waterfalls plunging into cobalt blue waters • Enjoy views of the rugged “American Alps” • Learn wilderness travel and cooking skills • See bald eagles, bears and deer • Develop valuable team building skills while having lots of fun. WHITEWATER RAFT THE WHITE SALMON RIVER

CLIMB MOUNT ADAMS Backpack into this • Learn to snow climb on this

perfect prelude to Mount Rainier • Build leadership and team skills • Witness the spectacular view of Mount Rainier from the summit. CLIMB MOUNT RAINIER Learn mountaineering techniques from world-renowned mountaineers • Climb to famous Camp Muir at 10,000 feet • Begin climbing toward the summit under the glow of headlamps • Witness an indescribable sunrise at 12,000 feet • Experience the greatest accomplishment of your life reaching the 14,410 foot summit • Since 1974 over 2,400 young adults have climbed with us on Mount Rainier. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Explore the most diverse ecosystem in North America. Climb Washington’s two tallest snow-clad peaks. Trek the “American Alps” under snow capped peaks. Raft thrilling whitewater. Watch the sun rise from above the clouds on the summit of Mount Rainier.

MOUNT RAINIER


SERVICE ADVENTURES• 7 trips for grades 9 through 12• 2 or 3 weeks• Meaningful community service• Rewarding adventure activities

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HELP BUILD THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL Trek into the Greater Yellowstone Wilderness • Help construct the historic Continental Divide trail • Learn about trail ecology • Build water bars to prevent erosion • Construct foot bridges • See elk, deer, moose, bison, bears and wolves • Learn to live and have fun in this magical outdoor environment. EXPLORE YELLOWSTONE Experience the “American Serengeti” of wildlife • Visit Old Faithful, see numerous thermal features bubbling from the earth • Hike the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and visit Yellowstone Falls. RAFT AND ZIP LINE THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER Paddle in

• Enjoy majestic mountain views while soaring over the Yellowstone River. ROCK CLIMB IN THE TETONS Learn climbing skills from the famous Exum School of Mountaineering • Enjoy a day of climbing amidst the most photographed mountain range in the world. WORK WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY WILDLIFE ORGANIZATION Help create safe migration paths and habitats for pronghorn, elk and deer. SEA KAYAK ON YELLOWSTONE LAKE Paddle through a pristine water wilderness • See moose, deer and bald eagle. RAFT THE SNAKE RIVER Paddle the thrilling Grand Canyon of the Snake River • Work in teams to navigate exciting rapids • Feast at our traditional end-of-summer banquet in Jackson Hole before departing for home. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 43-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 80 hours of community service against the backdrop of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Backpack through pristine wilderness areas. Rock climb in the amazing Tetons. Raft the thrilling whitewater of the Snake River and sea kayak amidst the splendor of America’s first national park.


YELLOWSTONE TETONService


Completing 9th thru 12th Grade7/25-8/714 Days • Easy-Moderate $3,695

HIKE AND BUILD ALASKA’S TRAILS Travel from colorful Juneau to historic Haines via the Alaska Marine Highway •and high peaks • Volunteer with Alaska State Parks to improve and maintain public lands so others can enjoy them.RAFT THE BLANCHARD AND TATSHENSHINI RIVERS Paddle as a team on an exhilarating day of exciting whitewater, surrounded by the indescribable Tathshenshini Mountains •Yukon.LEND A HAND IN SCENIC HAINES Roll up your sleeves and help the locals with many interesting and needed community projects • Volunteer at the Haines Native Cultural Center. SEA KAYAK THE ALASKAN COAST Explore and experience the beauty of this wonderful part of the world • Sea kayak pristine bays for three days • Search for humpback and orca whales from our two-person kayaks • Celebrate the end of our adventure with our end of summer banquet.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 39-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 30 hours of community service in the land of the Midnight Sun, a land of eagles, whales, bears, sea lions and otters. Explore a land of breathtaking beauty, rich in history and Tlingit Indian culture, while helping to improve the environment and lending a hand to others.

ALASKAService


Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/714 Days • Easy $3,795

HIKE THE ISLAND OF HAWAII Explore spectacular sites on Hawaii’s biggest and most diverse island • Hike to spectacular waterfalls in the lush rainforest of this island’s eastern coast. OUTRIGGER CANOE THE KONA COAST beaches • See giant sea turtles, spinner dolphins and brilliant

EXPLORE KILAUEA VOLCANO Hike across the eerie crater of a steamy volcano ••

VOLUNTEER ON THE BIG ISLAND Assist the Kohala

sea turtles • Educate beach visitors about the reef system along • Work with a local

community foundation to provide for islanders in need • Learn about Hawaiian customs and folklore • Sample the local cuisine. SNORKEL THE KONA COAST Participate in a night snorkel

SURF THE BIG ISLAND Learn to surf and boogie board on white sand beaches • Feast at our traditional end-of-summer banquet. For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 15-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 30 hours of community service while immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. Learn an ancient mode of travel, outrigger canoeing along palm-lined coastlines. Learn to surf Hawaii’s famous breakers. Gain the satisfaction of giving back to this paradise.

HAWAIIService


INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LANGUAGE Enjoy “Pura Vida” and “Tico Time” during a fun day of Spanish language instruction.PRESERVE SEA TURTLE HABITAT Explore the coastal environment of these incredible creatures • Help scientists gather information on sea turtle ecology • Patrol pristine beaches for turtles • Record turtle sightings and nocturnal egg laying. ZIPLINE THE CLOUD FOREST CANOPY Visit Cloud Forest Reserve • Experience the jungle canopy on a zipline •VILLAGE COMMUNITY SERVICE Immerse yourself in a rural Costa Rican village • Assist villagers with a much-needed project • Teach English to local schoolchildren • Create meaningful cross-cultural connections.WHITEWATER RAFT THE PACUARE RIVER Paddle world-class whitewater • Spot monkeys and colorful toucans from your boat.

SURF THE PACIFIC COAST Learn to surf the gentle breaks of the sunny • Master the basics of paddling, standing up on your board,and

riding these famous, warm-water waves •developing new skills.

PLEASE NOTE: For a complete description of this amazing

adventure and its 15-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 60 hours of community service while living in a rural village and teaching local schoolchildren English. Experience an unspoiled tropical paradise. Preserve endangered sea turtles. Raft a jungle river and soar through a forest on a thrilling zip line.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Easy-Moderate $5,495 additional

COSTA RICAService


IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THAI CULTURE Spend a day learning the basics of Thai language and culture • Explore the historic city of Ayutthaya • Stay with a welcoming Thai family.ROCK CLIMB THE MAE ON VALLEY Climb through underground caves and into the open air on the Karst rock formations of the Mae On Valley • Learn from local and professional climbing experts.LEND A HAND TO LOCAL VILLAGERS Work alongside village elders • Play soccer and make friends with local children • Help develop much-needed infrastructure • Teach English and build meaningful connections.LEARN THAI COOKING Delight in the tastes of Thailand • Harvest local ingredients from an organic farm • Receive traditional instruction from an on-site chef • Prepare and enjoy amazing meals as a group.WHITEWATER RAFT THE MAE TAENG RIVER • Paddle thrilling rapids • • Camp on the river bank and grow closer as a team. WORK WITH ELEPHANTS Meet these kind and giant creatures • Learn about elephant biology and behavior • Earn service hours caring for these majestic animals • Learn all about elephant conservations issues from local biologists.SCUBA DIVE KOH TAO ISLAND Learn to SCUBA dive • •

PRACTICE MEDITATION IN BUDDHIST MONASTERIES Stay overnight in one of Thailand’s forest monasteries • Learn or perfect your yoga practice • Learn about ancient Buddhist culture and traditions • Explore bustling Bangkok • Culminate your adventure with a Thai feast before departing as a group for the U.S.For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 40 hours of community service discovering a land of mystical elephants, ancient Buddhist temples, tropical islands, secluded jungles and tempting spices. Work in rural Thai villages and alongside friendly elephants. SCUBA dive tropical blue waters, rock climb in the jungle-covered foothills of the Himalayas and cook tasty Thai meals on a working organic farm. Build cultural connections and lifelong memories in Southeast Asia’s most enchanting and welcoming country.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/1521 Days • Easy-Moderate $5,795 additional

THAILAND Service


Completing 9th thru 12th Grade7/18-8/721 Days • Moderate $5,995 additional

COMMUNITY SERVICE Start your adventure in Siem Reap, Cambodia • Try your hand at Cambodian cuisine in a introductory cooking class • Learn some basic language skills and the fascinating and dramatic history of this small country • Travel to a nearby village to assist in a school-building project • Get to know your local hosts as they invite you into their hearts and homes.. ANGKOR WAT Discover why this system of hundreds of temples and ruins is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s greatest man-made wonders • Scattered within a huge area of deserted forest and engulfed in jungle, these temples remain largely the same as when they were re-discovered by European explorers in the 1800’s.GREAT LAKE OF CAMBODIA Hike around Tonle Sap Lake, also known as the Great Lake of Cambodia • See why, when the Mekong Floods, this is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia •learn how these communities exist in such a dramatic and ever-changing aquatic world.EXPLORE HANOI Once in Vietnam, tour the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, known for its winding, bustling streets, colorful markets, and traditional foods. KAYAK AND ROCK CLIMB HALONG BAY Marvel in rocky limestone formations and sparkling turquoise waters • Paddle amongst hidden islands and

secret caves •famous crags.SUMMIT THE HIGHEST POINT IN INDOCHINA Begin your trek in the foothills of the Tonkinese Alps • Walk amongst rice terraces of the hill tribes and lush, green vegetation. Ascend above the clouds and the bamboo forests to the summit of Fansipan, the roof of IndoChina. Conclude your adventure with a Vietnamese feast back in Hanoi.For a complete description of this amazing adventure, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Immerse yourself in the sounds, sights, and smells of colorful Southeast Asian culture. Assist a community in need through sustainable projects at the village level. Discover ancient Cambodian temples, covered in mystifying overgrown trees and hidden relics. Navigate Vietnam’s crystal clear-waters and secret caves by sea kayak. Trek for four days to the highest point in IndoChina.

VIETNAM CAMBODIAService


Completing 9th thru 12th Grade7/18-8/721 Days • Moderate $6,395 additional

INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LANGUAGE Orient yourself with Peruvian history and culture • Learn basic Spanish skills to help immerse yourself in local culture throughout our adventure.EXPLORE HISTORIC CUSCO Hike to ancient Incan ruins • Feast on local Peruvian dishes • Stroll around the city, and shop at colorful local markets • Volunteer at a local orphanage • Spend three days lending a hand teaching english, and playing games with children in need.ASSIST ANDEAN VILLAGERS Live with villagers amidst the snow-capped Andes in the Sacred Valley of the Incas • Help with an ongoing Peruvian foundation’s much-needed service project, guaranteed to improve the lives of the villagers that welcome you into their homes • Learn about local customs and play games with local school children • Pick up some words of the local indigenous dialect.TREK TO MACHU PICCHU Backpack the Salkantay route to the ancient Incan city • Hike through breathtaking valleys of the

Humantay and Salkantay mountains • Travel the primitive footpaths through tiny mountain villages to the archeological feat of Machu Picchu. RAFT THE URUBAMBA RIVER Paddle Peru’s world-class whitewater • Navigate these amazing rapids as a team, growing together with each exciting turn down the river.EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU Experience the ancient city of Machu Picchu •

Marvel at centuries-old Incan ruins • Learn about the mystical practices and history of one of the new seven wonders of the world • Celebrate our group’s accomplishments

PLEASE NOTE: Wilderness Adventures

For a complete description of this amazing adventure andits history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 30 hours of community service living and working in remote villages and the city of Cusco. Explore the natural and historic wonders of this vast and colorful country. Experience the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the mystical ruins on Machu Picchu. Raft thrilling whitewater.

PERU Service


THE HOLE IDEA SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT

members lead backcountry experiences here in Jackson Hole and near Seattle for

From backpacking trips in the Tetons or Washington’s Cascades to sea kayaking trips in Yellowstone or Washington’s San Juan Islands, numerous less-fortunate but motivated young adults have an opportunity to experience the wonders of our planet while gaining valuable leadership skills. If you would like to help us with our mission by partially sponsoring a deserving young person with a donation of dollars, airline mileage, etc, please contact us and ask about The Hole Idea

MINIMUM-IMPACT ETHICSFrom our beginning in 1973, we have been committed to teaching young people about the joys of living in the out-of-doors without the luxuries we all take for granted. While the spectacular outdoor ecosystems we have visited have been wonderful classrooms, we have always been sensitive toward our potential environmental impact to them and the need to leave these special places better than we found them. We began teaching minimum-impact camping ethics years before the concept became the standard for all outdoor schools and we are proud of that legacy.

SUSTAINABLE TRAVELAs our program has become more global, we have expanded our mission by teaching sustainable travel and the importance of supporting local communities and economies through our low-impact travel on foot, by small boats, and in small groups. We are always welcomed visitors in foreign lands.

SERVICE

the shores of Image Lake in Washington’s Glacier Peak Wilderness (pictured above). Since then, our groups have taken on more comprehensive projects, from constructing classrooms in the small villages of Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Fiji, to improving habitat for endangered sea turtles in the Galapagos Islands. Today, every Wilderness Adventures group, including all programs not focused on service, do their parts through small, but important clean-up projects on the lands we travel through. Giving back is emphasized on every trip.

OUR “GREEN” CATALOGThis beautiful catalog in your hands was printed with soy ink on recycled paper through

OUR ALUMNIOur 25,000 alumni since 1973 have been our greatest contribution to the environment. They have all experienced our planet’s fragility and beauty and have had instilled in them a strong environmental awareness and ethical foundation to

we hear from our former students each year. Many of them are now making major contributions towards the betterment of our planet through their lives’ work. You can see our impact on the planet in National Geographic’s series on global warming, “Strange Days on Planet Earth,” narrated by actor, environmental advocate, and former Wilderness Adventures student Edward Norton.

The Cousteau Society

Greater Yellowstone Coalition

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

The Jackson Hole Land Trust

National Wildlife Federation

The Nature Conservancy

The Wilderness Society

The Sierra Club

The National Audubon Society

Breast Cancer Fund

WildAid: The Galapagos Forever Fund

Galapagos Conservancy

Alaska Conservation Foundation

Convention on Biological Diversity

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Sustainable Travel International

World Wildlife Fund

Since 1973, we have supported a variety of organizations dedicated to the sustainability of our planet and we encourage our students

and families to support these and other organizations as well.

For more information on these and other Giving Back programs we support, visit our website at www.wildernessadventures.com

The Wilderness Adventures Commitment

GIVING BACK


FIELD STUDIES• 5 trips for grades 9 through 12

• 2 or 3 weeks

• Experience new cultures

• Expand your knowledge of the world

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NAVIGATE THE BLACKWATER OF THE WAITOMO CAVES Dive into the wonderland of Waitomo • Explore the vast labyrinth of caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers • Coast through dark passageways in the dark, traveling underneath a canopy of glow worms clinging to the roof of the cave • Hop in a rubber tube for some blackwater tubing, a New Zealand “must-do”.TOUR THE LORD OF THE RINGS SET Travel through the rich farmland of Middle Earth •a hobbit in Hobbiton.DISCOVER ROTORUA Experience the geothermal capital of New Zealand, where steaming hot pools, geysers, silica terraces, and boiling mud abound • Visit Te Puia Maori Cultural and Geothermal Park • Learn all about Maori history and culture, including carving, weaving, dancing, and cooking • Step back in time as we tour a traditional village, experiencing Maori life prior to European exploration. EXPERIENCE KIWI CULTURE Zipline through a lush, moss-walled gorge • Take a bush safari through the farm • Sheer sheep and watch cattle mustering, New Zealand style.HIKE AND SEA KAYAK IN ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK Hike the “Abel Tasman Tramp” – renowned as one of the top ten walks in the world • Paddle through crystal-blue waters, swim in fresh-water pools •islands • Lay in the sun on stretches of golden sand.SKI OR SNOWBOARD QUEENSTOWN Hit the slopes in summer! • Enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown proper from atop Coronet Peak • Lessons included!EXPLORE DUNEDIN Get right up next to wild seals, sea lions, albatross, and penguins at the Yellow-Eyed Penguin Sanctuary • Scoop freshly-made chocolate into your mouth during a tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory • Race down the steepest hill in the Southern Hemisphere.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its ten-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

New Zealand is famous for natural beauty, fun activities and friendly people. Our adventure combines all three. Experience the country’s waters, mountains and rivers on an exciting, multi-sport adventure through the best of Kiwi country.


NEW ZEALANDField Studies



EXPERIENCE ABORIGINAL CUSTOMS See the continent through the eyes of its native peoples • Discover both the historical and contemporary worlds of the Aboriginal peoples through an informative visit to a cultural park • Learn to play a didgeridoo and throw a boomerang. VISIT DAINTREE NATIONAL PARK Experience the unspoiled beaches of Cape Tribulation • Travel through this World Heritage Site’s rainforest canopies, possibly the oldest existing in the world • Spot any of the more than 430 bird species native to the park.VOLUNTEER ON FITZROY ISLAND Assist in the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles •

• Learn about the importance of sea turtle conservation and ecology on the Great Barrier Reef • Visit the education centre on Fitzroy Island. SCUBA DIVE THE GREAT BARRIER REEFpremier diving location •and coral • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime night dive.SEA KAYAK THE BARNARD ISLANDS Paddle among uninhabited tropical islands of the Coral Sea for three days • Camp on deserted beaches under a canopy of stars.LEARN TO SURF ON AUSTRALIA’S FAMOUS BREAKS Catch that perfect wave in the world’s number one

• Master the perfect stance and expert paddling techniques from professional guides.RAFT THE TULLY RIVER Experience the thrill of tropical white water • Surround yourself with exotic birds and lush vegetation. EXPLORE HISTORIC SYDNEY Visit such famous sites as the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Rocks District, and Bondi Beach • Hop on a cruise boat and voyage through the Sydney harbor while enjoying our end-of-trip banquet dinner. For a complete description of this adventure and its 15-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 10 hours of community service combining the vibrant culture of Australia’s world “down under” on this wonderful South Pacific adventure. Our three week adventure to the other side of the globe features SCUBA diving, surfing, rafting, and sea kayaking and meaningful community service.

AUSTRALIA Field Studies


INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LANGUAGE Adjust to the “Pura Vida” and “Tico Time” during our fun day of informal Spanish language instruction. SURF THE PACIFIC COAST Surf this tropical paradise from our beachside hostel •• Master proper paddling and stance techniques • Catch that perfect break as you become and expert on reading the ocean. COMMUNITY SERVICE Lend a hand with a wildlife rescue and conservation organization •and teaching English to local schoolchildren • Build bonds across

WHITEWATER RAFT THE PACUARE RIVER Paddle world-class whitewater • Spot monkeys and colorful toucans from your boat • Plunge through steep, green-walled canyons with cascading waterfalls. ZIPLINE THE CLOUD FOREST CANOPY Visit Cloud Forest Reserve • Experience the jungle canopy on a zipline • • Hike to a majestic waterfall and swim in the green-blue waters at the base of the falls. DISCOVER MAYAN CAVES Travel back in time to explore ancient Mayan cave systems • Uncover ancient Mayan ruins and pyramids • Navigate through dark tunnels and underground rivers as a team. SCUBA DIVE BELIZE’S BARRIER REEF Stay on our own private island • • Explore beautiful underwater canyons and

• PLEASE NOTE: For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its 15-year history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 10 hours of community service. Experience the lush mountain landscapes, pristine coastlines and rich cultures of two Central American nations on this tropical water adventure. Surf a dramatic coastline. Raft legendary whitewater. Visit Mayan ruins Explore uninhabited islands. Snorkel in crystal clear lagoons and SCUBA dive with brightly colored fish.

Completing 9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/714 Days • Easy-Moderate $4,895 additional

COSTA RICA BELIZE Field Studies



INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LANGUAGE Enjoy a fun morning of informal, basic Spanish Language instruction to prepare for your upcoming adventure.EXPLORE QUITO • Visit the Otavala Market – the biggest in South America • Experience the wonders of the equator museum • Soak your tired travel legs in Papallacta Hot Springs. VOLUNTEER AT AN AMAZON ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER Learn about

• Assist in marking, tagging, and weighing the endangered yellow-spotted turtle • Build nesting beaches for the turtles and plant trees to keep the beaches safe from erosion.RAFT THE UPPER NAPO RIVER Paddle amidst steep-walled canyons and incredible jungle scenery • Work as a team to navigate thrilling rapids.ZIPLINE THROUGH A CLOUD FOREST Learn the complicated ecology of this beautiful cloud forest • • Fly through the trees high above the forest ground. HIKE, SNORKEL AND SURF IN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Sea kayak with blue-footed boobies • Learn to surf among the sea lions • Hike among

• Experience a turning point in history while visiting the Darwin museum.DISCOVER COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK world’s highest volcano •

COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE ANDEAN HIGHLANDS Learn local customs and taste traditional dishes • Work with community leaders to improve village infrastructure • Make new friends and build meaningful relationships with a community in need • Celebrate with a

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Earn 50 hours of community service adventuring into the wilds of Ecuador while assisting local communities. See the Galapagos as Darwin first saw them and swim with sea turtles and penguins. Live in a tiny Amazon village. Volunteer at an animal rescue center. Raft the legendary Napo River and soak in the Papallacta Hot Springs.

ECUADOR GALAPAGOSField Studies


Completing 10th thru 12th+ Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Challenging$7,195 additional

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Spend a day learning about East African history and culture • Master the basics of both the Kiswahili and Maasai languages to prepare for your adventure.SAFARI THE SERENGETI See Africa’s “Big 5:” lions,

• Learn about the ecology of the African plain.E X P E R I E N C E T H E N G O RO N G O RO C R AT E R

VISIT AN ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE Partner with a local wildlife trust • Learn about animal biology, behavior, and habitat conservation • Help to reintroduce orphaned elephants back into their natural environment.ASSIST MAASAI VILLAGERS Collaborate with community leaders and developmental organizations • Build essential infrastructure • Teach English and play soccer with local children • Try a few words of your Maasai • Create lasting cross-cultural connections in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. WORK WITH GIRAFFES Feed the world’s tallest species • Build meaningful connections with these endearing animals.CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO Acclimatize on your way to the 19,341-foot summit • Experience the only wilderness route to the top of stunning Uhuru Peak • • Camp closer to the stars each night of the climb • Ascend through multiple ecosystems • See the last of the mountain’s retreating glaciers • Stand proudly on the roof of the African Continent and one of the Seven Summits • Celebrate our group’s incredible accomplishments during a

For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Earn 20 hours of community service while entering a land rich with natural beauty and cultural majesty. Immerse yourself in the traditions of welcoming Tanzanian villages. Uncover the wildlife of the African Serengeti. Ascend the continental rooftop. Build cultural connections and make lifelong memories on this Kilimanjaro Adventure.

KILIMANJARO Field Studies


Our Experience:Forty-three years, 25,000 alumni and 2,400 trip groups is quite an accomplishment. No other similar appearing program can come close to our wealth of experience conducting

the same life changing experiences as their parents before them. SMALL GROUPS: We’ve found that 10 to 15 students is the ideal group size, because individuals become an important part of each traveling community. It’s big enough for lots of fun and friendships, yet small enough for excellent supervision and mutual support. STUDENT OWNERSHIP: You will be actively involved in a fun, close-working group where everyone contributes. While your trip will be guided by your leaders, it will be run by you as leader of the day, or by preparing meals, leading activities, cleaning up, and doing laundry. EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS: Bright, charismatic, and supportive leaders will guide your trip. They will be positive role models, who focus on creating fun and wholesome

CAREFUL ADMISSIONS: All of your trip-mates will have been carefully selected and your group will consist of healthy, active young people who are all eager to contribute to your summer experience. HIGH EXPECTATIONS: We’re going to expect a lot from you and your trip-mates, like doing your fair share of the work, having a positive attitude and playing by the rules. Our groups are wholesome environments where everyone is valued, welcomed and supported.

THE GROUP COMES FIRST: You’ll have an amazing summer because we value cooperation and teamwork. You’ll learn essential leadership skills by doing more than what is asked of you, focusing on the well being of others around you and supporting your trip-mates. These are valuable, lifelong leadership skills you will use throughout life. PHONE AND INTERNET FREE: This summer you will discover the freedom of being phone and Internet free. No calls, except emergencies, no texts, no Facebook. Can you do it? Well, we’ve been doing it since 1973 and it has worked wonderfully. You’re not going to believe how much fun it is to make lasting friendships and experience new places, cultures, and activities away from electronic distractions. A new world awaits you.

the Wilderness Adventures

Difference


• 2 trips for grades 7 through 12• 2 or 3 weeks• Small, daily native-speaking instructional classes• Cultural immersion and daily adventures

LANGUAGE ADVENTURES


ATTEND LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN SAN JOSE Develop your language skills with classroom instruction tailored to your experience and ability • Enjoy small classes and the supportive environment of your groupmates!VILLAGE COMMUNITY SERVICE Immerse yourself in a rural village setting • agricultural service projects • Teach valuable English language skills to the children of our gracious hosts. SURF THE PACIFIC COAST Spend two days learning proper

• Enjoy step by step instruction for novice surfers, as well as tailored guidance for the more advanced surfers. WHITEWATER RAFT THE PACUARE Costa Rican jungle’s world-class whitewater • Plunge through the class III rapids with monkeys and toucans overhead and waterfalls around every bend!PLEASE NOTE: from Atlanta.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

Combine Spanish language education, adventurous exploration, cultural immersion and community service in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Earn 40 hours of community service, raft a jungle river, soar through the forest on a zipline, take Spanish lessons, and relax on pristine white sand beaches.

Completing 7th thru 9th Grade9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/714 Days • Easy-Moderate$3,995 additional

COSTA RICA Language & Service


Completing 7th thru 9th Grade9th thru 12th Grade6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/721 Days • Easy$6,195 additional

ATTEND LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN MALAGA Develop your language skills with classroom instruction tailored to your abilities and experience level • Propel your learning forward with 4 hours of daily instruction • speakers. UNCOVER THE PALACE CITY OF GRANADA Travel to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada • Step back in time as you discover the Moorish settlement of La Alhambra • Learn about the history of the Al-Andalas Empire • Savor the best tapas in Southern Spain.SOAK IN THE CULTURE OF THE COSTA DEL SOL Shop at quaint markets for traditional goods and delicious fresh fruits • Visit the birthplace of Picasso • Discover the works of Salvador Dalí • Learn

• Surf and Stand

UNLOCK SEVILLE’S HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE Explore the city’s UNESCO World Heritage sites • Bathe on sun-soaked beaches • Tour the world’s largest cathedral and climb to the top • See Africa’s northern shore across the waters from Tarifa.CELEBRATE IN BARCELONA Visit the city’s famous gothic cathedral • Explore the works of Joan Miro • See Gaudí’s La Pedrera Culminate your adventure with a Catalán feast before returning to the U.S.PLEASE NOTE: must have completed at least one year of Spanish.For a complete description of this amazing adventure and its history, day-to-day itinerary and trip slideshow, visit wildernessadventures.com.

From the Catalan culture of contemporary Barcelona to the palace city of Granada, our Spanish Language Adventure brings culture, history and language to life. Benefit from professional instruction tailored to your experience and ability-level. Build conversational confidence while visiting Granada, Seville, Nerja, Tarifa and Spain’s beautiful Coast of Light. Surf, stand up paddle board and hike in the country’s most inspirational environments on the adventure of a lifetime.

SPAIN Language


Our Last Best Places

EXPLORE AMERICA’S CROWN JEWELS

The places where we are licensed to expedition in the United States clearly separates Wilderness Adventures from all other wilderness travel programs for young adults and enables us to conduct far superior programs. No other program for young people can match either the variety or the grandeur of the special areas our trips are conducted in each summer.

When we established Wilderness Adventures in 1972, we sought operating licenses in the most spectacularly beautiful national parks and national forest wilderness areas in America and fortunately, permits to these places were still available in the early 1970s. Every year since then, our groups have had the opportunity to experience amazingly spectacular country not available to other programs. Our permits are truly special and with the privilege of being able to take young people to these wonderful places, we also recognize our tremendous responsibility to see that these areas remain preserved and protected for future generations. Our expedition groups learn to respect these amazing destinations and are taught how to enjoy them without leaving an impact or trace of their visits to them.

Last Best Places as we like to call them. We have listed below each area, its size in acres and the year it was formally protected by the United States Congress. For additional information about each area’s special qualities, please visit our area descriptions on our website. We are the only wilderness travel program for young adults in the United States with permits to operate in the areas marked by •

• Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness 943,626 acres Custer National Forest, MT Gallatin National Forest, MT Shoshone National Forest, WY Established 1978

• Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness 158,615 acres Beaverhead National Forest, MT Bitterroot National Forest, MT Deerlodge National Forest, MT Established 1964

Ansel Adams Wilderness 231,005 acres Sierra National Forest, CA Established 1964

• Bridger Wilderness 428,087 acres Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY Established 1964 Denali National Park, AK 6,075,030 acres Established 1917, enlarged 1980

Eagle Cap Wilderness 350,461 acres Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, OR Established 1964

• Fitzpatrick Wilderness 198,525 acres Shoshone National Forest, WY Established 1976 Glacier Bay National Park, AK 3,283,246 acres Established 1925, enlarged 1980

• Glacier Peak Wilderness 570,573 acres Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA Established 1964

• Grand Teton National Park, WY 309,995 acres Established 1929, enlarged 1950

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve 280,058 acres Established 2004


“Hannah is still flying high after her wonderful trip with WA to the Olympic Cascades. She enjoyed the intimate connection with nature, the beautiful wild

environment and great companionship and looks forward to her next trip with WA!”- Sarah Herman

• Gros Ventre Wilderness 317,874 acres Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY Established 1984

Volcanoes National Park, HI 230,000 acres Established 1916

• Jedediah Smith Wilderness 123,451 acres Targhee National Forest, ID, WY Established 1984

Kenai Fjords National Park, AK 669,983 acres Established 1980

King Range Conservation Area 60,000 acres Lost Coast, B.L.M., CA Established 1970

Kluane National Park, Yukon Territory 5,431,380 acres Established 1972

• Kootznoowoo Wilderness 956,051 acres Admiralty Island Tongass National Forest, AK Established 1980

• Lee Metcalf Wilderness 254,288 acres Gallatin National Forest, MT Established 1983

Mount Adams Wilderness 46,353 acres

Established 1964

• 107,008 acres Deschutes National Forest, OR Willamette National Forest, OR Established 1968

Mount Rainier National Park, WA 235,625 acres Established 1899

• Nellie Juan/College Fjord Proposed Wilderness 2,000,000 acres Chugach National Forest, AK Proposed in 1980

North Cascades National Park, WA 634,614 acres Established 1968

Olympic National Park, WA 922,651 acres Established 1938

• Pasayten Wilderness 529,477 acres Okanagon National Forest, WA Established 1968

Pisgah National Forest 512,758 acres Established 1916

Redwood National and State Parks, CA 112,597 acres Established 1968, expanded 1978

Rocky Mountain National Park 265,761 acres Established 1915

• Teton Wilderness 585,238 acres Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY Established 1964

• Three Sisters Wilderness 286,708 acres Deschutes National Forest, OR Willamette National Forest, OR Established 1964

Trinity Alps Wilderness 502,764 acres Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA Established 1984

• Washakie Wilderness 704,274 acres Shoshone National Forest, WY Established 1964

• West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness 265,286 acres Tongass National Forest, AK Established 1980

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, AK 13,175,901 acres Established 1978

Yellowstone National Park, WY 2,219,791 acres Established 1872

Yosemite National Park, CA 761,266 acres Established 1890


Why Kids Need Nature

A Wilderness Adventures experience is one of the soundest investments you can make in your child’s future. As our access to technology increases, it becomes absolutely essential to give our kids the mental power to compete on a global scale. Ironically, the same technology that is flattening the labor market across the globe threatens our ability to innovate and creatively compete.

“The future will belong to the nature-smart – those individuals, families, business and leaders who develop a deep understanding of the transformative power of the

natural world and balance the virtual with the real.” -Author Richard Louv

of his best-selling Last Child in the Woodscatalog in which he championed outdoor adventure programming, and argued that time spent outdoors is an essential element of a child’s upbringing because of its ability to develop coping skills, cognitive functioning and capacity for imagination.

“Facebook didn’t exist. Twitter was still a sound. The Cloud was still in the sky, 4G was a parking space, LinkedIn was a prison, applications were what you sent to college and Skype was a typo,” says journalist Thomas L. Friedman,” and that’s when

That Used to Be Us,

raises the bar of competitiveness in the global labor market to new heights. Even

careers that were once considered highly skilled, specialized or locally dependent can now be outsourced. As a result, the ability to act creatively is the last remaining tool

another. In his new book, The Nature Principle:

, Louv’s message is that our success depends on our ability to focus and think creatively despite the technological distractions of our daily lives. He cites time spent outdoors as the antidote to the barrage of pings and status updates that feed our inboxes, our Facebook walls, and our brains with an addictive dependence on evermore rapid iterations of technological stimulation. The solution isn’t to live without


our minds to achieve focus and develop creative thought processes. Technological

important. As technology enters our lives through evermore clever channels, we must innovate the ways in which we access the natural world. “The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need,” Louv says. Since 1973, over 25,000 families have recognized and invested in the developmental value of a Wilderness Adventures experience. While we have led the industry with exciting new environments, activities and destinations for the past 43 years, our goals have remained the cornerstone of our steadfast motivation and our students’ success. Wilderness Adventures fosters a connection to the natural world, teaches group problem solving skills and empowers our students with the mental focus to think creatively in their daily lives. We are honored to have contributed this timeless legacy that has never been more contemporary or necessary. Richard Louv is the author of eight books about nature and development including and . For more information on the movement to connect children with nature, see www.richardlouv.com


Our ExpectationsOur adventures are wholesome, structured experiences with strong leadership and high expectations of our students’ behavior. We expect

all Wilderness Adventures students to share responsibility for the success of their

experience by exhibiting positive and enthusiastic behavior. Students, whose parents

require them to be under constant surveillance or who are likely to act irresponsibly,

use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, or behave in a disruptive manner, should not apply.

Participants who violate our limited rules are subject

to dismissal at our discretion. Parents are

responsible for making all return arrangements

and for bearing the cost of and for providing

supervision for the dismissed student’s

immediate travel home, even in situations

that require extensive international travel,

without a refund.


How to ApplySTEP 1: VISIT OUR WEBSITEVisit www.wildernessadventures.com and click the “Enroll Now” button on our home page.

STEP 2: LOG INIf you are a new student or family, click the “New Family” button and continue with your application process. If you are a returning student or a sibling of a former student, please click the “Alumni Family” button.

STEP 3: You can reserve a place on one of our trips by completing our Online Application, including our signed “Terms Of Agreement” form, and providing a $900 registration fee by using Mastercard, Visa, or American Express through our secure online system. Our Administrative team is also available to take credit card information over the phone from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday Mountain Standard time and on Saturdays from January through June.

enrolling.

STEP 4: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS

complete application form, your $900 registration fee, and the three forms listed below: 1. TWO TEACHER REFERENCES2. APPLICANT STATEMENT3. HEALTH HISTORY QUESTIONAIRE

The above three forms are available online once you have submitted

our admissions decision within a few days of our receipt of the above forms.

American Camp Association • Leave No Trace • America Outdoors Association • Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness Adventures is a member of the American Camp Association. All staff members are certified Leave No Trace leaders. We are members of America Outdoors Association. All domestic wilderness trip leaders are certified as Wilderness First Responders.

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Yellowstone 31 6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/7 14 Jackson Hole, WY 7th - 9th 2Oregon Cascades 43 6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/7 14 Portland, OR 7th - 9th 3New England 37 6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/7 14 Boston, MA 7th - 9th 2Colorado 40 6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/7 14 Denver, CO 7th - 9th 2Blue Ridge 36 6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/7 14 Charlotte, NC 7th - 9th 2Jackson Hole Fly Fishing 47 7/2-7/17, 7/20-8/4 16 Jackson Hole, WY 7th - 9th 2Puget Sound 35 20 Seattle, WA 7th - 9th 2California 42 6/26-7/15, 7/18-8/6 20 San Francisco, CA 7th - 9th 3Jackson Hole 30 6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/7 21 Jackson Hole, WY 7th - 9th 3Hawaii Kauai 44 6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/7 21 Kailua Kona, HI/Lihu’e, HI 7th - 9th 2European Alps 49 6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/7 21 Geneva, Switzerland 7th - 9th 3Colorado Utah 41 6/25-7/8 14 Salt Lake City, UT 9th - 12th 2Alaska Two Week 38 6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/7 14 Anchorage, AK 9th - 12th 2Yellowstone Teton 33 6/25-7/8, 7/10-7/23, 7/25-8/7 14 Jackson Hole, WY 9th - 12th 3Montana Fly Fishing 46 7/2-7/17, 7/20-8/4 16 Bozeman, MT 9th - 12th 2Yellowstone Teton Horsepack 32 7/2-7/17, 7/20-8/4 16 Jackson Hole, WY 9th - 12th 2

34 7/2-7/17, 7/20-8/4 16 Seattle, WA 9th - 12th 2British Columbia 48 6/26-7/15, 7/18-8/6 20 Seattle, WA 9th - 12th 3Hawaiian Islands 45 6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/7 21 Lihu’e, HI/Kailua Kona, HI 9th - 12th 2Rocky Mountain 50 6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/7 21 Missoula, MT 9th - 12th 4Alaska Southeast 39 6/25-7/15, 7/18-8/7 21 Juneau, AK 9th - 12th 3

Explorer Adventures

SCHEDULE

Selecting a Wilderness Adventures summer adventure is actually a lot easier than you may think. There are 4 questions you need to ask: Where

do I want to adventure? What activities do I prefer? How long can I go? How much

challenge do I want? If you’re uncertain about your readiness for a particular trip,

just give us a call. Before you decide, though, we strongly suggest you select the

TRIP PG ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATE DAYS POINT OF ORIGIN/RETURN GRADES LEVEL

Key to Leve ls : 1 =Easy 2=Easy-Moderate 3=Moderate 4=Moderate-Chal lenging 5=Chal lenging

2016

California Discovery 24 6/25-7/7, 7/9-7/21, 7/23-8/4 13 San Francisco, CA 5th-6th 1Yellowstone Teton Discovery 25 6/25-7/7, 7/9-7/21, 7/23-8/4 13 Jackson Hole, WY 5th-6th 1Adirondack Discovery 26 6/25-7/7, 7/9-7/21, 7/23-8/4 13 Albany, NY 5th-6th 1

Discovery Adventures


Hawaii Service 68 14 1Alaska Service 67 7/25-8/7 14 2Costa Rica Service 69 21 2Yellowstone Teton Service 66 21 3Peru Service 72 7/18-8/7 21 3Thailand Service 70 6/25-7/15 21 2Vietnam Cambodia Service 71 7/18-8/7 21 3

Service Adventures

TRIP PG ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATE DAYS POINT OF ORIGIN/RETURN GRADES LEVEL

Costa Rica Belize 78 14 2Australia 77 6/25-7/15 21 2Ecuador Galapagos 79 6/25-7/15 21 2New Zealand 76 7/18-8/7 21 2

80 21 5

Field Studies

Teton Crest 57 7/25-8/7 14 4High Sierra 62 20 4Grand Teton 54 21 4Alaska Southcentral 58 6/25-7/22 28 5Montana Wyoming 55 7/2-7/29 28 5Southern Europe 60 7/2-7/29 28 4Mount Rainier 63 20 5Yellowstone Wilderness 56 7/18-8/7 21 5Alaska College 59 21 5Chamonix Zermatt 61 7/2-7/29 28 5

Leadership Adventures

Costa Rica Language & Service 84 14 2Spain Language 85 21 1

Language Adventures


Mike & Helen CottinghamP.O. Box 2768Jackson Hole, Wyoming 83001307-733-2122 • 1-800-533-2281fax: 307-739-1934www.wildernessadventures.cominfo@wildernessadventures.com

ADVENTURE • LEADERSHIP • LANGUAGE • SERVICEOUR 44TH SUMMER SEASON

2016

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wilderness adventures 2016 catalog

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