Adventure Treks has been visiting the Pacific Northwest for 28 years; in fact, our very first trip took place in Washington and Oregon! A favorite spot of students and instructors alike, Olympic National Park offers every kind of terrain, from rugged seashores to high alpine peaks, with biodiverse flora and fauna in between. Here are […]
21st Century Skills
Adventure Treks is all about making memories, fostering lifelong friendships, improving 21st century skills, and creating more confident and capable young adults.
21st Century Skills
Adventure Treks is all about making memories, fostering lifelong friendships, improving 21st century skills, and creating more confident and capable young adults.
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Adventure Treks isn’t just about outdoor adventures for young adults; it’s about helping people find the best versions of themselves through the great outdoors and inclusive communities.
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Olympic National Park
Recognizing Different Learning Styles in the Outdoors
What are learning styles? We all process new information differently! There are many “styles” of learning that define the way that someone best receives and retains new knowledge. One or multiple styles might apply to any individual. Below are the four most common learning styles defined. 1. Visual These are folks who learn best by […]
An Experience is Often the Best Gift
Updated 12/16/2021 Every year in December, I begin searching for the “perfect gift” for my kids. There are things that they want or “need,” but many of those things are not what I am excited about giving them. The marketing aimed toward consumers, especially at this time of year, erases the line between “want” and […]
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
As you may know, November is Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to honoring indigenous peoples and their culture, and learning about and understanding the true history of Natives in America. The heritage of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and First Nations of British Columbia (National Indigenous History Month is celebrated in June in Canada) is a […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mt. Shasta
Fun facts about Mt. Shasta As any Adventure Treks student who has climbed Mt. Shasta can tell you, this mountain has a lot going on. From spectacular beauty and long-range views to spectacularly strange claims of extraterrestrial activity, the history and folklore of one of our favorite mountaineering destinations is worth looking into. Here are […]
Pura Vida! Start Your Spring Gap in Costa Rica
Our inaugural spring Leadership Adventure Semester (LAS) gap program is filling up! We are so excited to embark on this adventure with our students. The first two weeks of spring LAS will take place in beautiful, warm, sunny Costa Rica. Straddling two oceans and continents, Costa Rica is home to some of the greatest biodiversity […]
Why Take an Outdoor Adventure Gap Semester?
Since its inception in 1993, Adventure Treks has provided education, growth, and unforgettable memories for more than 20,000 middle and high schoolers seeking fun and challenging outdoor programs. The philosophy behind Adventure Treks summer programs remains steadfast: to foster inclusive communities through the beautiful outdoors and create meaningful growth opportunities for teens. Now, with the […]
Gear Series: Tips for Buying Fleece
Interpreting the language of outdoor retail When it comes to buying outdoor gear for Adventure Treks (or even for a personal trip), there’s nothing more daunting than trying to decipher every obscure label, material, fabric, and technology that comes with buying even the simplest outdoor item these days. But Adventure Treks is here to help! […]
Where Are They Now? Catching Up with Fall 2020 LAS Students
Adventure Treks’ inaugural Leadership Adventure Semester in fall 2020 exceeded even our highest expectations. This phenomenal group of students formed one of the closest, most inclusive, and most respectful communities we have ever witnessed, and their desire to learn and grow was extraordinary. Since leaving Adventure Treks, all of our students have embarked on impressive […]
Helpful Tips for the College Application Process – Part 2
A few weeks ago, we published a blog by current Adventure Treks parent and private college advisor Daniella Friedman with some helpful tips about the college application process. In part two of this series, Daniella, who guides students through the college search and application process, talks about how students can write about their Adventure Treks […]
