Fall Gap Semester: Pacific Northwest
Tuition $14,995
Grades
18 years +
Days
70
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Community Service, Ice Climb, Mountaineer, Rock Climb, Sea Kayak, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Seattle, WA
Departure Location
Seattle, WA
Trip Overview
The WA Fall Gap Semester Pacific Northwest provides our students with a beautiful outdoor classroom set for many adventures along the way. Backpack through the rugged landscapes of the North Cascades NP, Mount Adams Wilderness, and Olympic NP. Mountaineer with professional guides up on Mount Baker. Backcountry sea kayak through the stunning waters of the San Juan Islands. Learn what it takes to raft guide through overnight whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River. Follow a 4 day rock climbing progression at the world famous Smith Rock. Build your confidence through a Wilderness First Responder / First Aid certification.
Designed for students 18+, this Gap Semester program provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their backcountry hard skills and leadership abilities within a supportive and inclusive community. Whether it’s your first time camping or you’re an avid outdoors person, you will walk away with transferable skills fit for college, careers, and more.
Itinerary
- Backpacking in North Cascades National Park – 6 days
- Mountaineering course on Mount Baker – 6 days
- Backcountry sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands – 4 days
- Backpacking in the Mount Adams Wilderness – 4 days
- Raft guide training course on the Deschutes River – 7 days
- Backcountry community service project in Eagle Cap Wilderness – 5 days
- Rock climbing progression at Smith Rock State Park – 4 days
- Wilderness First Responder certification / CPR & First Aid course – 7 days
- Backpacking and Capstone Presentation in Olympic National Park – 5 days
Details & Resources
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
- Wilderness First Responder Certification
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and from the trip start and end
- Tuition for academic credit through University of Wyoming
