We use wilderness travel activities such as backpacking, white water rafting, sea kayaking and rock climbing to foster individual growth. As the course progresses, students receive continuing instruction in outdoor and leadership skills in the greatest classroom available, the wilderness. We discuss group dynamics, leadership, and goals encouraging growth as individuals and group members. Sessions covering mountain safety, hazard evaluation, and first aid build on basic judgment skills. The wilderness setting creates an environment of clear choices in which students gain confidence in their judgment skills.
Safety is the first consideration on every course.
Between wilderness destinations, we travel in comfortable vans with each course planned to maximize time in the wilderness. All itineraries include stops for showers, laundry, and mail. Leaving the van, students take multi-day trips into the wilderness by raft, foot, and kayak. Food Everyone takes part in meal planning and preparation. We provide fresh foods to ensure high quality meals.