Great Northwest
Tuition $10,495
Grades
9-12
Days
35
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Hike, Mountaineer, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Portland, OR
Departure Location
Portland, OR
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
Embark on an epic 35-day journey across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to discover some of the most breathtaking terrain of the northwest by immersing yourself in the heart of the wilderness.
Activity Highlights
- Backpack Eagle Cap Wilderness (8 day backcountry trip), North Cascades National Park (5 day backcountry), and Olympic National Park (4 day backcountry)
- Whitewater raft in Missoula, Montana
- Attempt a summit of Mt. Baker (4 day backcountry trip)
Itinerary
Your journey begins on a backpacking trip through the Eagle Cap Wilderness of Oregon before heading into a 4-day rafting adventure in Montana. After an exhilarating time on the water, venture into the North Cascades for a 5-day backpacking trip where you will conquer mountain passes, hone in your backcountry skills techniques, and sleep under a star-filled sky surrounded by sweeping alpine views.
Next up, team up with local guides for a summit attempt of Mt. Baker. Finally, we will end our trip on the beach, backpacking the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Prepare to be amazed and to take home incredible memories and friendships.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in Portland, Oregon |
| Day 2 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 3-10 | Backpack the Eagle Cap Wilderness (8 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 11 | Travel to Missoula, Montana |
| Day 12-15 | Whitewater Raft Guide School |
| Day 16 | Travel to the North Cascades |
| Day 17 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 18-22 | Backpack the North Cascades (5 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 23 | Prep for Climbing Mt. Baker |
| Day 24-27 | Climb Mt. Baker (4 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 28 | Travel to the Olympic Peninsula |
| Day 29 | Prep for Backcountry |
| Day 30-33 | Backpack Olympic Beach (4 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 34 | Final Banquet |
| Day 35 | Departures Portland |
*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
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 from the trip start and end
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