High Sierra
Tuition $7,395
Grades
9-12
Days
21
Dates
July 6-July 26, 2027
Activities
Backpack, Mountaineer, Surf, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
San Francisco, CA
Departure Location
San Francisco, CA
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
From crashing Pacific waves and rushing rivers to alpine wilderness and snow-covered peaks, this program offers the perfect combination of adventure, personal growth, and unforgettable memories.
Activity Highlights
- Backpack Yosemite National Park (5 day backcountry trip) and the Trinity Alps (3 day backcountry trip)
- Summit attempt of Mt. Shasta (3 day backcountry trip)
- Surf Half Moon Bay
Itinerary
Kick off your adventure by learning to surf along the scenic coastline of Half Moon Bay, then head inland to backpack through the rugged granite peaks and alpine lakes of the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Feel the thrill of whitewater rafting the American River, then journey to Yosemite National Park for a multi-day backpacking expedition through one of the world’s most iconic mountain landscapes.
Cap off your adventure with the ultimate challenge: a guided ascent of 14,179-foot Mt. Shasta. Alongside experienced mountain guides, you’ll learn mountaineering skills and attempt to summit one of California’s most prominent volcanoes.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in San Francisco |
| Day 2-3 | Surf in Half Moon Bay |
| Day 4 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 5-7 | Backpack the Trinity Alps (3 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 8 | Whitewater Raft the American River |
| Day 9 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 10 | Day Hike in Yosemite National Park |
| Day 11-15 | Backpack in Yosemite National Park (5 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 16 | Prep for Climbing Mt. Shasta |
| Day 17-19 | Climb Mt. Shasta (3 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 20 | Final Banquet |
| Day 21 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Resources
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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