Every year, Adventure Treks welcomes students from all over the United States and even the world. So far in 2016, our student population comes from a 41 states and 14 countries! We appreciate having this diversity on all of our trips, and we know the students truly enjoy getting to know others from different cultures […]
How many times will we take showers? What are the bathrooms like? How do I stay clean in the woods? These are questions that Adventure Treks’ students and parents ask a lot. It can be a little confusing and intimidating to try to figure out how hygiene works in the woods. While it’s definitely different […]
By Dave “Dmac” McGlashan, director One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is about hiking boots. Because we spend so much time on our feet during trips, it’s crucial to make sure your feet are happy. Here are a few tips in picking out the right boots and breaking them in. What is […]
We know you’ve all been waiting to see who our instructors will be this summer, so here they are: Introducing the 2016 Adventure Treks instructors! We are very pleased with this year’s instructor teams. Almost 70 percent of our instructors are returning for the 2016 summer. Every instructor has, at minimum, a Wilderness First Responder […]
Congratulations to our graduating class of 2016, soon to be the class of 2020! We are always impressed—but never surprised—at the remarkable colleges Adventure Treks students will soon be attending. Below is the list of the colleges our students have chosen. We feel privileged and grateful to have been a topic of many of your […]
By Josh Goldbach, associate director Instructor: Colin Hull Seasons with Adventure Treks: 3 as an instructor, 3 as a student. University attended: Colby College Favorite AT Activity: Backpacking! What are you currently doing? I am working for the Alzar School, a semester school for sophomores and juniors in high school. I am teaching US history […]
My kids Sarah and Thomas spent six summers each flying to Adventure Treks. It can be nerve-racking to drop your child off at the airport, but one thing I have learned is 1) they can do it and 2) it makes them (and you!) feel great to know they can handle themselves. Here are a […]
By Stacey Rice, logistics coordinator Sunday marked the official start of spring. Flowers are blooming, leaf buds are opening, and temperatures are warming. With that, millions of travelers are beginning to think about their summer plans, including Adventure Treks families looking to book cost-effective plane tickets for their child’s trip! But what day of the […]
By Kate Brown, logistics coordinator and trip leader Planning a meal for a backpacking trip can be intimidating. When you type “backpacking meals” into Google, the hundreds of images of pre-packaged meal kits or Ziploc bags filled with different kinds of trail mix is overwhelming. While meal kits work for some people, there are countless […]
By Josh Goldbach, associate director Name: Alex Coffin University Attended: Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Mathematics from Colgate University. Years with AT: This will be Alex’s 2nd year with Adventure Treks. Favorite AT activity: Rock Climbing What do you do when you’re not working for AT? I am a high school math teacher. This is […]