“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
Explore the area the National Park service named “the most beautiful place on Earth!” Develop friendships with new and returning students as you explore this vast, unique scenery by mountain bike, raft, and on foot. Challenge yourself to climb up a legendary rock wall or wiggle through a narrow slot canyon. Paddle rapids for three exciting days on the Colorado River.
You’ll love this 4-day hike in the scenic Uinta Mountains – far from a hot desert experience! Explore pristine mountain lakes, beautiful alpine meadows and incredible wide open skies. Learn all about backpacking as you camp at 8,000-10,000 feet elevation and have the time of your life.
Utah is famous for world-class biking. Spend three days on a point-to-point bike trip overlooking Canyonlands National Park. You’ll ride at your own pace and travel through the backcountry on scenic trails.
Spend 4 action-packed days rock climbing and canyoneering outside of Moab! The first day you will rappel, climb, wiggle, and wade through all types of formations in a slot canyon and then spend the afternoon learning to rock climb. Day two begins by paddling across the river (right out of your campsite!) to a canyoneering loop; then float 7 miles down river to spend the afternoon rock climbing. Day three, you will spend the morning rock climbing and then cool off in the afternoon while exploring another canyon. Spend your final day at a third rock climbing site before heading back to town for a well-deserved shower!
Get soaked shooting the rapids of Westwater Canyon and Fisher Towers on this exciting and scenic trip. Bring along inflatable rafts to improve your paddling skills. Listen to sounds of the river and the desert wildlife echo off the canyon walls as you sleep along the shore.
Spend the day reflecting on your adventure as you experience beautiful natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, and soak up millions of years of geologic history. The extraordinary features of the park create a landscape unlike any other in the world.
Space is Limited. Call 888-954-5555 for more information about this trip and to check availability. Apply early to ensure the trip of your choice.
Flights:
Utah Canyons Adventure 1:
ARRIVAL: Salt Lake City, UT airport (SLC)
Schedule arrival between 8 AM nad 1 PM on June 26
DEPARTURE: from Salf Lake City, UT airport (SLC)
Schedule departure between 6 AM and 1 PM on July 15
Utah Canyons Adventure 2:
ARRIVAL: Salt Lake CIty, UT airport (SLC)
Schedule arrival between 8 AM and 1 PM on July 20
DEPARTURE: from Salt Lake City, UT airport (SLC)
Schedule departure between 6 AM and 1 PM on August 8
Driving:
Utah Canyons Adventure 1:
ARRIVAL: Terminal One Baggage Claim at the Salt Lake City, UT airport
Schedule arrival between 9 AM and 10 AM on June e26
DEPARTURE: Terminal 1 Ticketing at the Salt Lake City, UT airport
Schedule pick up between 9 AM and 11 AM on July 15
Utah Canyons Adventure 2:
ARRIVAL: Terminal One Baggage Claim at the Salt Lake City, UT airport
Schedule arrival between 9 AM and 10 AM on July 20
DEPARTURE: Terminal 1 Ticketing at the Salt Lake City, UT airport
Schedule pick up between 9 AM and 11 AM on August 8
June 26: Students arrive at Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) by 1 pm.
June 27: Outdoor clinics, orientation and introductory day hike along Fish Creek National Recreation Trail. Camp alongside picturesque Moon Lake.
June 28 - July 1: Backpack for 4-days in the High Uintah Wilderness. Hike past no fewer than 10 pristine mountain lakes (full of mountain trout) and through scenic alpine meadows. You may even summit 11,172 foot Cleveland Pass!
July 2: Drive to south to Moab.
July 3-6: 4 Action-packed days of rock climbing and canyoneering outside of Moab. The first day you will rappel, climb, wiggle, and wade through all types of formations in a slot canyon and then spend the afternoon learning to rock climb. Day two begins by paddling across the river (right out of your campsite!) to a canyoneering loop; then float 7 miles downriver to spend the afternoon rock climbing. Day three, rock climb in the morning and canyoneer in the afternoon. Spend your final day at a third rock climbing site before heading back to town for a well-deserved shower!
July 7: Logistics day (Laundry, food shop, and van cleaning). Prepare for biking trip.
July 8-10: Begin a 3-day biking trip. Go at your own pace as you ride along forest trails and enjoy views of the desert from above. Everyone will enjoy this point to point biking trip!
July 11-13: A 3-day whitewater rafting trip on the Colorado River. Perfect your paddling skills on this exciting and scenic trip, starting with Westwater Canyon and ending with Fisher Towers. Camp on a sandy beach and listen to sounds of the river and the desert wildlife echo off the canyon walls at night.
July 14: Visit Arches National Park and world famous Delicate Arch. This park will leave you wanting more of this beautiful part of the United States. You will have a farewell dinner in Salt Lake City and spend your last night in Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains (you may even see a moose!).
July 15: Students depart Salt Lake City, UT(SLC) by 1 pm.
July 20: Students arrive at Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) by 1 pm.
July 21: Outdoor clinics, orientation and introductory day hike along Fish Creek National Recreation Trail. Camp alongside picturesque Moon Lake.
July 22-25: Backpack for 4-days in the High Uintah Wilderness. Hike past no fewer than 10 pristine mountain lakes (full of mountain trout) and through scenic alpine meadows. You may even summit 11,172 foot Cleveland Pass!
July 26: Drive to south to Moab.
July 27-30: 4 Action-packed days of rock climbing and canyoneering outside of Moab. The first day you will rappel, climb, wiggle, and wade through all types of formations in a slot canyon and then spend the afternoon learning to rock climb. Day two begins by paddling across the river (right out of your campsite!) to a canyoneering loop; then float 7 miles downriver to spend the afternoon rock climbing. Day three, rock climb in the morning and canyoneer in the afternoon. Spend your final day at a third rock climbing site before heading back to town for a well-deserved shower!
July 31: Logistics day (Laundry, food shop, and van cleaning). Prepare for biking trip.
August 1-3: Begin a 3-day biking trip. Go at your own pace as you ride along forest trails and enjoy views of the desert from above. Everyone will enjoy this point to point biking trip!
August 4-6: A 3-day whitewater rafting trip on the Colorado River. Perfect your paddling skills on this exciting and scenic trip, starting with Westwater Canyon and ending with Fisher Towers. Camp on a sandy beach and listen to sounds of the river and the desert wildlife echo off the canyon walls at night.
August 7: Visit Arches National Park and world famous Delicate Arch. This park will leave you wanting more of this beautiful part of the United States. You will have a farewell dinner in Salt Lake City and spend your last night in Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains (you may even see a moose!).
August 8: Students depart Salt Lake City, UT(SLC) by 1 pm.
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 Utah Canyons 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.
All students on Utah Canyons Adventures should be comfortable riding a bike. Your backcountry biking trip is going to be amazing, and we want to you enjoy yourself. Practice riding each week to get in shape for this trip.
Will it be really hot in Utah?
Temperatures in the mountains are usually moderate, and we'll spend plenty of time in canyons, on rivers, and backpacking in higher elevations. We want you to be prepared for cooler nights at higher elevations. A heavy fleece, a hat and gloves are recommended as part of your equipment list so you’ll be comfortable in any weather. For more information about packing, please check your equipment list at your Log In Page.
Is there any special gear I need for this trip?
Your daypack (a bookbag) is essential on this trip, because your duffel will be shuttled to you during your backpacking and biking trips. You'll pack everything you need for the day in your daypack. You'll also need a headnet for potential mosquitoes. A Camelbak or similar hydration bladder is highly recommended for the biking trip, canyoneering, and hiking.
For more answers, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or call us at 888-954-5555. We’re always happy to help you out!
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Corey Steben – Corey holds a degree in Political Science from Boston University and is also a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School. Corey previously worked for SUWS of the Carolinas and also Trails Carolina, where he has helped design and implement treatment goals for teens. He has traveled extensively in Central and South America and has backpacked and climbed across Ireland, Scotland and Wales. He recently spent seven month traveling in Asia and Africa. This past winter Corey worked as a ski instructor in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Corey is a certified Wilderness First Responder and we are excited to have him join us for his third summer as a trip leader.
Rayna Weiss – Rayna is a graduate of the University of Denver with a degree in Communications. Rayna also graduated from NOLS’ Pacific Northwest Outdoor Educator course, and then spent a year as a Marketing Representative for NOLS traveling around the US by bus. She recently created a non-profit organization to raise money for environmental causes while cycling across South America. She was a trail crew leader for the Northwest Service Academy. She has traveled extensively in Chile, is a Leave No Trace Trainer and Wilderness First Responder. We are excited to have her join us for her third summer.
Christina Bruno – Christina has a degree in Outdoor Leadership and Ski and Resort Management from Western State College in Gunnison, CO. Christina currently teaches skiing and snowboarding for people with disabilities in Park City, UT and teaches avalanche awareness classes. In past summers she has worked as a river guide, made wedding cakes, and taught therapeutic horseback riding. She completed a year of service with AmeriCorps and loves to travel and volunteer. She has her Wilderness First Responder, Avalanche Level 1, PSIA Alpine Level 1, AASI Snowboard Level 1, and AASI Adaptive Snowboard Level 2 certifications. She is looking forward to going to Everest Base Camp in the fall!
Oana Ivan - Originally from Transylvania in Eastern Europe, Oana earned a degree in Physics from Wellesley College, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. She has taught science and environmental education in France, Colorado, and New Hampshire. When she is not teaching, Oana lives and works on a homestead in Washington, building machines to generate electricity and working with the community. She enjoys hiking, cold weather, and doing things she’s never done before.
Nicole grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, and then traveled to Maine to study Adventure Therapy at Unity College. Since graduating she has been leading young people on wilderness trips around the continental United States as well as Hawaii and Alaska. She loves to rock climb, swim in the ocean, and quilt. She is a Wilderness First Responder, lifeguard and just finished crocheting her very first afghan.
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Hobbes Barber – Hobbes earned a degree in Zoology from Western Washington University, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Hobbes is a world traveler, most recently returning from Guyana where he volunteered at Iwokrama Eco Lodge. Hobbes spent seven years volunteering for Sardis Raptor Center, rehabilitating birds and educating people about birds of prey, eventually becoming a golden eagle trainer. In the spring and fall, Hobbes is an outdoor educator for the Appalachian Mountain Club in NH. He enjoys snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking and most anything found in nature, except ticks. This is Hobbes’ second year with Adventure Treks.
*Instructors may change prior to your trip – we’ll let you know if this happens.
Reviewed by: Brent Negrao
Date: September 2011
Ive been on 3 AT trips. Utah was my second. This is the most unique scenery in the whole world. All AT instructors are awesome, and at AT not only are the lessons lifelong, but so are the friends (counselors and students alike.)
Reviewed by: Sam Wyman
Date: January 2011
What more could you ask for? seriously!!
Reviewed by: Phyllis Kane
Date: November 2010
This was our fifteen year old daughter's second AT trip. She loved the scenery in Utah and the activities. The counselors were fun and encouraging and she enjoyed the community as much as the first year. Great trip.
Reviewed by: Josh Taylor
Date: August 2010
Review:Time of my life
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Our administrative staff welcomes the opportunity to answer any questions and help you choose the best summer experience for your child.
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: | 20 days |
| Dates: |
I June 26 -July 15 II July 20 - August 8 |
| Grades: | 8-9 |
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| States: |
Utah |
| Price: | $3895 |
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