The Great Northwest
Tuition $7,495
Grades
9-12
Days
35
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Hike, Mountaineer, Surf, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Seattle, WA
Departure Location
Seattle, WA
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
Explore some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes as you travel through the great states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho on this 35-day adventure through the Pacific Northwest! Experience the wilderness through a variety of incredible activities like overnight whitewater rafting, backpacking, and mountaineering. Kick off your adventure with a 4-day backpacking trip along the coast of Washington’s Olympic National Park and then learn to surf on the Oregon Coast. Hit the trail again in the remote Eagle Cap Wilderness of Oregon before shifting northeast to raft for 4 days on Idaho’s famous Salmon River. After thrilling days on the river, gear up for 5 days of backpacking in the North Cascades where you will climb mountain passes, perfect your backcountry camping skills, and sleep under the stars with vast alpine views.Culminate your trip by working with Rainier Mountain Guides to attempt a summit of Mt. Baker’s glaciated peak. This five-week adventure will take you to a land of lush rainforests and towering volcanoes!
Activity Highlights
- Backpack the Coast of Olympic National Park – 4 days (overnight)
- Surf the Oregon Coast – 3 days
- Backpack in Eagle Cap Wilderness – 4 days (overnight)
- Whitewater Raft down the Salmon River – 4 days (overnight)
- Backpack in North Cascades National Park – 5 days (overnight)
- Day Hike in the Eagle Cap Wilderness – 1 day
- Climb Mt. Baker – 4 days (overnight)
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
More Details
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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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