“Adventure Treks’ unique emphasis on the ‘culture of kindness’ and the way they form adolescent students into a true community is what separates Adventure Treks from other programs”
– Patricia Soong
Hillsborough, CA
It's called "Super Natural" British Columbia for good reason. Get ready to immerse yourself in some of the best scenery in the world! Experience huge whitewater rapids, exciting rock climbing, and wilderness canoeing on remote Clearwater Lake. Explore spectacular wilderness peppered with towering mountains, incredible wild flowers and crystal clear lakes.
Hike among thousands of wildflowers in this rugged area of the Canadian Cascades. Choose to summit snow-covered Mount Frosty, the highest peak in the Park. You’ll learn the basics of backpacking and cultivate lifelong friendships during this memorable 3-day backpack.
If you like rock climbing (or want to learn to climb), world-famous Skaha Bluffs is the perfect destination. Spend two full days climbing the gneiss cliffs featuring dozens of options for both beginning and experienced climbers. Try rappelling into a cave or gliding over the canyon on a zip-line for once-in-a-lifetime thrills.
Rafting in Canada may be the highlight of your trip! The Clearwater River offers big whitewater and a hike that ends behind a waterfall. The Nahatlatch River is a thrilling rollercoaster ride with seven kilometers of constant fun. It goes by so fast you run the river twice! Both rivers provide big grins and great memories.
This crystal-clear wilderness lake, nestled in the heart of Wells-Gray Provincial Park, is the perfect place to learn to canoe. The lake is filled with some of the purest water in the world! Enjoy three days of swimming and paddling as you discover remote waterfalls, camp on sandy beaches, cook meals with your friends at sunset, and learn about the forest ecosystem.
Explore glacially carved valleys, hike across snowfields, and discover breathtaking wildflowers for four days as friendships deepen. You will hone orienteering and leadership skills as you plan your routes in the dramatic Trophy Mountains.
You will gain 5,355 feet in elevation as you climb to the summit of this spectacular peak. You will be rewarded with every step: alpine lakes left by glaciers, meadows of wildflowers, and spectacular hundred mile views that stretch all the way into the Unites States.
Our trips are filling fast! Call 888-954-5555 for more information.
Flights:
British Columbia Adventure 1:
Arrival: Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule arrival between 8 AM and 1 PM on June 25 Departure: from Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule departure between 6 AM and 1 PM on July 15
British Columbia Adventure 2:
Arrival: Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule arrival between 8 AM and 1 PM on July 21
Departure: from Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule departure between 6 AM and 1 PM on August 10
Driving:
British Columbia Adventure 1:
Arrival: Baggage Claim #5 at the Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule arrival between 9 AM and 10 AM on June 25
Departure: Delta Ticketing location at the Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule pick up between 9 AM and 11 AM on July 15
British Columbia Adventure 2:
Arrival: Baggage Claim #5 at the Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule arrival between 9 AM and 10 AM on July 21 Departure: Delta Ticketing location at the Seattle, WA airport (SEA) Schedule pick up between 9 AM and 11 AM on August 10
June 25: Students arrive at the Seattle airport (SEA) by 1 pm.
June 26: Drive to Canada! Go on a day hike where you will make friends and see some amazing views. Learn how to set up tents, cook in the outdoors and get packed for your first backpack.
June 27-29: Backpack for 3-days in Manning Provincial Park. One of your backpacking options includes an ascent of snow-covered Mount Frosty, the highest peak in the Park, and views of the USA-Canada border.
June 30-July 1: Climbing with Skaha Rock Adventures at Skaha Bluffs in Penticton. These cliffs offer dozens of options to tempt both beginning and experienced climbers. Try rappelling into a cave or gliding over the canyon on a zip-line.
July 2: Drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park in Clearwater, British Columbia.
July 3: Raft the Clearwater River. This river offers big whitewater and a hike that ends behind a waterfall.
July 4-6: Canoe on pristine Clearwater Lake in Wells-Gray Provincial Park. Enjoy three days of swimming and paddling in this crystal clear lake, which has some of the purest water in the world. Discover remote waterfalls, camp on sandy beaches and learn about the amazing forests surrounding you.
July 7: Logistics Day (shop for food, do laundry, and clean vans) and swim in Dutch Lake.
July 8-11: Backpack for 4-days in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Explore glacially carved valleys, hike across snowfields and through meadows full of wildflowers, and hone map and compass skills on this backpack.
July 12: Raft the Nahatlatch River. This river is a roller coaster ride with seven kilometers of constant rapids. It goes by so fast and is so fun we run the river twice!
July 13: Summit attempt of Mt. Outram. You will gain 5,355 feet in elevation as you climb to the summit of this spectacular peak. Enjoy 100 mile views from the top!
July 14: Travel through customs back to Seattle, WA. Enjoy a farewell dinner and spend the last night in a hotel near the airport.
July 15: Students depart Seattle, WA by 1pm.
July 21: Students arrive at the Seattle airport (SEA) by 1 pm.
July 22: Drive to Canada! Go on a day hike where you will make friends and see some amazing views. Learn how to set up tents, cook in the outdoors and get packed for your first backpack.
July 23-25: Backpack for 3-days in Manning Provincial Park. One of your backpacking options includes an ascent of snow-covered Mount Frosty, the highest peak in the Park, and views of the USA-Canada border.
July 26-27: Climbing with Skaha Rock Adventures at Skaha Bluffs in Penticton. These cliffs offer dozens of options to tempt both beginning and experienced climbers. Try rappelling into a cave or gliding over the canyon on a zip-line.
July 28: Drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park in Clearwater, British Columbia.
July 29: Raft the Clearwater River. This river offers big whitewater and a hike that ends behind a waterfall.
July 30-August 1: Canoe on pristine Clearwater Lake in Wells-Gray Provincial Park. Enjoy three days of swimming and paddling in this crystal clear lake, which has some of the purest water in the world. Discover remote waterfalls, camp on sandy beaches and learn about the amazing forests surrounding you.
August 2: Logistics Day (shop for food, do laundry, and clean vans).
August 3-6: Backpack for 4-days in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Explore glacially carved valleys, hike across snowfields and through meadows full of wildflowers, and hone map and compass skills on this backpack.
August 7: Raft the Nahatlatch River. This River is a roller coaster ride with seven kilometers of constant rapids. It goes by so fast and is so fun we run the river twice!
August 8: Summit attempt of Mt. Outram. You will gain 5,355 feet in elevation as you climb to the summit of this spectacular peak. Enjoy 100 mile views from the top!
August 9: Travel through customs back to Seattle, WA. Enjoy a farewell dinner and spend the last night in a hotel near the airport.
August 10: Students depart Seattle, WA by 1pm.
We reserve the right to alter the itinerary prior to and throughout the trip as we constantly improve the Adventure Treks experience. Itineraries may change due to: Severe weather, student ability, motivation and conditioning, high or low rivers, high or low snow pack, unpredictable natural disasters and acts of God, vehicle breakdowns, road closures, volcanic activity, forest fires, illness, ever changing permit regulations, any potential threat to safety; even a brilliant idea from an instructor or student. In the event of a schedule change, comparable activities will be substituted when possible and you will be notified by e-mail of significant changes.
Is this the best trip for me?
The British Columbia Adventure is a perfect trip for students who are currently in 8th-9th grade. No previous experience is necessary to join any of our trips! With 24 students in the group, you will be challenged appropriately because we break up into small groups for each activity based on your interest and ability.
For more answers, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or call us at 888-954-5555. We’re always happy to help you out!
Dave “Dmac” McGlashan –Dmac is our Educational Program Director, and a fifth-year Trip Leader. He has a Master’s in Recreation from The University of Tennessee and is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School. He is a Wilderness First Responder, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, and American Canoe Association Kayak Instructor. He has climbed and kayaked all over the world, most recently in Southeast Asia.
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Deena Aly - Deena hails from New York where she earned a degree in Biology from Vassar College and worked for Atlantis Marine World, an Aquarium on Long Island. Deena is currently a Marine Science Instructor on Catalina Island, CA, introducing students to the kelp forests of the Pacific. She has been a Trip Leader in Victoria, Australia, a sea kayak guide in Western Australia, and she has also worked as an outdoor educator on Grand Manan Island, Canada and Orcas Island, Washington. Deena is a Wilderness First Responder, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Lifeguard and a certified NAUI diver. This is Deena’s second year with Adventure Treks.
Liz Doby - Born in Virginia, Liz earned a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland where she raced with their cycling team, twice competing in Collegiate Nationals. Upon graduation she moved to the mountains of Colorado to pursue her passion for the outdoors. She has worked as a raft guide on rivers in both CO and WV and has done numerous multi-day trips, including one on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. She has taught and coached a swimming, downhill skiing, and Nordic skiing in Breckenridge and Steamboat ski resorts. She is a Swift Water Rescue Technician as well as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Mike Paruszkiewicz - Mike grew up playing drums and traveling with rock bands in Chicago, Illinois where he earned a B.A. in Film from Columbia College. He spent five years as an editor and graphic artist in the television industry before fleeing to the Pacific Northwest in 2007 to be a full-time outdoor adventurer. He has been working for the US Forest Service in the Mt. Hood backcountry, teaching at NWRESD Outdoor School on the Oregon coast, and earning a second degree in Economics at Portland State University since then. Mike has climbed, surfed, and backpacked in several countries and is a Wilderness First Responder.
Steph Bryant - Steph hails from Carrboro, NC. She earned her degree from the University of Connecticut, where she was an active member of the Outing Club and competed for the Women's Rowing Team. Steph has backpacked and hiked through Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and much of the Northeastern US. She has worked as an outdoor trip leader for at-risk youth from NYC, as well as volunteer coach for Girls on the Run International. Steph currently works at Fleet Feet Sports in Carrboro, and is the head coach of "Mini Milers," the store's youth running program. In her free time, Steph enjoys running, rock climbing, hiking, cooking, and reading. Her goal is to run a half or full marathon in all 50 states. Steph is a Wilderness First Responder.
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Greg Coit grew up in New Hampshire where he discovered his passion for the outdoors. As a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Outdoor Education, he spends his time rock climbing and skiing all over the country. Greg spent last summer as a rock climbing instructor at Camp High Rocks in Cedar Mountain, NC and has since been instructing climbing at the White Mountain School and skiing at Cannon Mountain in NH. Greg is also a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School where he completed a semester long course in the Rocky Mountains. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor.
*Instructors may change prior to your trip. We'll let you know if this happens.
Reviewed by: Emily O'Kelly
Date: July 2009
It seems like the trips just get better and better and i look forward to my third year :)
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1. Fill out our online application or apply by phone by calling 888-954-5555 Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm EST. Submit an $800 deposit to hold your place on the adventure of your choice.
2. We intentionally limit the size of our program, so enrollment is limited. Please send in your application early to ensure a place on the trip of your choice.
3. Our acceptance process ensures a great peer group for your child. We require an essay and 2 references from each new student, and we may also arrange a brief phone interview to get to know your child better.
All deposits are refundable prior to March 1st, less a $200 processing fee, for cancellation for any reason. For cancellations after March 1st, tuition is non-refundable. We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance for your protection. If a participant withdraws voluntarily or is sent home as a consequence of unacceptable behavior, no refund of any kind will be granted. It is the parents’ responsibility to cover any additional travel expenses.
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| Duration: | 21 days |
| Dates: |
I June 25 - July 15 II July 21 - August 10 (session II is full!) |
| Grades: | 8-9 |
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| Visit: |
Washington State |
| Price: | $3795 |
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