Spring Gap Semester: Southwest
Tuition $15,325
Grades
18 years +
Days
70
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Canoe, Rock Climb, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
San Antonio, TX
Departure Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Trip Overview
The WA Spring Gap Semester: Southwest program provides a combination of wilderness and backcountry experiences including exploration of Canyonlands National Park, Labyrinth Canyon, Grand Staircase Escalante and the Coronado National Forest along with a Wilderness First Responder course. Designed for college-aged students, this Gap Semester programs provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their backcountry hard skills and leadership abilities within a supportive and inclusive community.
Activities Overview
Spend 70 days with Wilderness Adventures exploring the magnificent Southwest region. Starting in San Antonio, the group will enjoy a few days of orientation about 30 minutes away at Cibolo Gardens Nature Preserve. After getting settled the group will embark upon their grand adventure including:
- 7 day canoe trip in Big Bend National Park
- 6 day backpack in Coronado National Park
- 4 days of climbing the Cochise Stronghold
- 3 days exploring Chaco Culture National Park
- 7 days canoeing Labyrinth Canyon
- 6 day Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course
- 3 day backpack in Needle District
- 3 days exploring Moab, Utah
- 5 days rafting Cataract Canyon
- 5 day backpack and capstone experience in Grand Staircase Escalante
Between each section, the group will have time to regroup, resupply food and other necessities, take showers, and prepare for their next adventure. Every night on this program (whether in the front country or backcountry), the group will camp in tents with occasional access to running water. This is a rustic wilderness experience that shares the best of the Southwest with students while providing opportunities for challenge and growth!
Details & Resources
Resources
Payment Details
A $2,500 deposit (non-refundable after 12/15/22) is due with your application. WA is unable to hold a spot for your student until you have submitted both the application and deposit. The deposit is applied towards your tuition cost. Final payment is due 1/15/23.
If you cancel after 12/15/22 and before 1/15/23, WA will retain the deposit for the enrolled student and refund all other payments that have been made. For cancellations after 1/15/23, there will be no refund, and WA will retain all payments made for the enrolled student, including your deposit. Students who enroll after 1/15/23 are required to submit final payment immediately upon application.
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. Use the links on the left to explore more trip details!
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- WFR Certification
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and from the trip start and end
- Academic credit (optional)
