Each summer since 1993, eighth grade students at Goshen Middle School have been offered the opportunity to go backpacking in the San Juan Mountain region in Colorado. Students completing the course receive one high school Science elective credit. Each student pays a nominal fee that covers the expenses for gas, camping, etc.
Students are then responsible to gather their own equipment and food for the two week trip.
Students will spend five days and four nights actually in the mountains backpacking. Colorado Springs-visit the Air Force Academy and the Olympic Training Center, Great Sand Dunes. Hike the Great Sand Dunes. Hike Engineer Mtn.