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two women backpacking along a small pond through the backcountry

Women’s Alaska Backpacking – Adult

Dates Jun 19, 2027 - Jun 26, 2027
Length 8 Days
Tuition $3,340

Adirondack Backpacking and Canoeing Adventure

Dates Jun 20, 2027 - Jul 10, 2027
Length 21 Days
Tuition $6,300
Photo by Karly Gutermuth

Wind River Wilderness – 16 and 17 Only

Dates Jun 21, 2027 - Jul 20, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,120
A group of four girls wearing PFDs and paddling clothes stand in ankle-deep water in front of an iceberg. There is a sea kayak on land on the left.

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 22, 2027 - Jul 21, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking – 18 to 22 only

Dates Jun 22, 2027 - Jul 21, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120

Wind River Wilderness – 18 to 22 only

Dates Jun 24, 2027 - Jul 23, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,050

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 2 Weeks

Dates Jun 24, 2027 - Jul 7, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,510
Betsy Winston
5 SPACES

Alaska Backpacking – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 27, 2027 - Jul 26, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,150
Photo by Karly Gutermuth

Wind River Wilderness – 16 and 17 Only

Dates Jun 28, 2027 - Jul 27, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,120

Yellowstone Wilderness – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 28, 2027 - Jul 27, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $7,350

Tanzania Cultural and Service Expedition – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 29, 2027 - Jul 21, 2027
Length 23 Days
Tuition $7,930
Teen girl with a big smile on her face on a raft solo holding the oars floating down river

Salmon River Backpacking & Rafting Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 4 Weeks

Dates Jul 1, 2027 - Jul 28, 2027
Length 28 Days
Tuition $8,190
3 SPACES

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 2 Weeks

Dates Jul 1, 2027 - Jul 14, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,510

Yellowstone Wilderness – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 3, 2027 - Aug 1, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $7,350
Betsy Winston
5 SPACES

Alaska Backpacking – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 6, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,150

Alaska Backpacking – 18 to 22 Only

Dates Jul 6, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,150
Photo by Karly Gutermuth

Wind River Wilderness – 16 and 17 Only

Dates Jul 6, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,120
Hikers walk across the tundra with mountains in the distance.

Wind River Wilderness – Adult 50+

Dates Jul 6, 2027 - Jul 19, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,730

Wind River Wilderness – 18 to 22 only

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,050
two teens facing away sitting on a rock, the one on the right pointing towards something far off into the trees in front of them
3 SPACES

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 30 Days

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,750

Alaska Outdoor Educator: Backpacking and Sea Kayaking

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $7,670
Nick Cross

Idaho Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 2 Weeks

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Jul 21, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,510
A group of four girls wearing PFDs and paddling clothes stand in ankle-deep water in front of an iceberg. There is a sea kayak on land on the left.

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 9, 2027 - Aug 7, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120
two women backpacking along a small pond through the backcountry

Women’s Alaska Backpacking – Adult

Dates Jul 10, 2027 - Jul 17, 2027
Length 8 Days
Tuition $3,340