“Every camp placement organization I spoke with let me know that this was hands-down the favorite camp. The level of organization and professionalism was amazing. My child really grew on this trip."
- Diana Ravicchio
Rossmoor, CA
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It's called "Super Natural" British Columbia for good reason. Get ready to experience some of the best scenery in the world! Experience huge whitewater rapids, exciting rock climbing and the feeling of being in a canoe on remote Clearwater Lake. Explore spectacular wilderness peppered with towering mountains, incredible wild flowers and crystal clear lakes.
Hike among wildflowers and watch for elk in this rugged area of the Canadian Cascades. One of your backpacking options includes an ascent of snow-covered Mount Frosty, the highest peak in the Park. We will teach you all the camping skills you will need during this memorable three-day backpack.
If you like rock climbing (or want to learn to climb), world-famous Skaha Bluffs is a destination for beginners and professional climbers alike. Spend two full days climbing here. These gneiss 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 for a different thrill.
Rafting in Canada is a huge highlight! The Clearwater River offers big whitewater and a hike that ends behind a waterfall. The Nahatlatch River is a roller coaster ride with seven kilometers of constant rapids. It goes by so fast we run the river twice! Both rivers provide big grins and great memories.
This wilderness lake, nestled in the heart of Wells-Gray Provincial Park, is the perfect place to learn to canoe. Enjoy three days of swimming and paddling in this crystal clear lake. Discover remote waterfalls, camp on sandy beaches, and look for the Northern Lights! There may even be an opportunity to try some cliff jumping into the lake.
Explore glacially carved valleys, hike across snowfields, and discover waterfalls for four days. You will hone map and compass skills as you plan routes in the dramatic Trophy Mountains.
You will gain 5,355' in elevation as you climb to the summit of this spectacular peak. It will be well worth every step. The rewards: alpine lakes left by glaciers, meadows of wildflowers, and spectacular hundred mile views.
Call 888-954-5555 for more information.
Arrive in Seattle, WA airport (SEA) by 1 pm opening day.
Depart Seattle, WA airport (SEA) by 2 pm closing day.
Already enrolled? Log in to the Registered Students Page for your Treks Checks, equipment lists, paperwork, and more!
Sunday, July 18: Students arrive at the Seattle, WA (SEA) airport by 1 pm.
Monday, July 19: Complete travel to Canada. Go on a day hike where you will make friends and see some amazing views.
Tuesday, July 20 - Thursday, July 22: 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.
Friday, July 23- Saturday, July 24: 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 for a different thrill.
Sunday, July 25: Drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Monday, July 26: Raft the Clearwater River. This river offers big whitewater and a hike that ends behind a waterfall.
Tuesday, July 27 – Thursday, July 29: Canoe for 3-days in Wells-Gray Provincial Park.
Enjoy three days of swimming and paddling in this crystal clear lake. Discover remote waterfalls, camp on sandy beaches, and look for the Northern Lights!
Friday, July 30: Logistics Day.
Saturday, July 31 - Tuesday, August 3: Backpack for 4-days in the Trophy Mountains. Explore glacially carved valleys, hike across snowfields, discover waterfalls, and hone map and compass skills on this backpack.
Wednesday, August 4: 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!
Thursday, August 5: Summit attempt of Mt. Outram. You will gain 5,355' in elevation as you climb to the summit of this spectacular peak.
Friday, August 6: Travel through customs back to Seattle, WA. Farewell Dinner. Spend the last night in a hotel near the airport.
Saturday, August 7: Students depart from Seattle, WA by 2pm.
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 Biritish Columbia Adventure is a perfect trip for students age 14-16 who are currently in 9th-10th 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.
What other trips might be right for me?
How does your waitlist work?
Please call 888-954-5555 to learn more about our waitlist for British Columbia Adventure 1. You can apply for multiple trips at once, and while you wait for a space to open on this trip, you can be guaranteed a space on antoher trip. You can also start the acceptance process for any trip so that you're ready to sign up if a space opens.
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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Jessie Kaplan - As a student, Jessie joined us for the California Challenge and Alaska Expedition. She is excited to be back for her fourth summer as a Trip Leader. Jessie majored in biology at Colby College, where she also played soccer, worked in an immunology research lab, and led outdoor orientation trips for freshmen. She graduated from a NOLS course in the Rockies and spent a semester backpacking around New Zealand. Most recently, Jessie lived in a rural village in Nepal for 8 months while volunteering with Student Partnerships Worldwide. Jessie is a Wilderness First Responder.
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Lu Neuse - Lu joins us from Burlington, VT, where she spent the year working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She is excited to return for her third summer as an instructor. Lu has a B.A. in Anthropology at Dartmouth College, where she was a founding member of the DREAM mentoring program and led trips for the Outing Club. She has worked as Operations Director for Camp DREAM, taught forestry at the Farm School, and recently completed her Masters in Elementary Education. She is a marathon runner, cyclist, and a certified Wilderness First Responder.
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Chris Gibbs –Chris joins us for his third summer from Taichung, Taiwan where he teaches physical education at an international boarding school. He graduated from Longwood University in VA where he earned his BS in physical education with a minor in coaching and he ran their cross-country team. While in Asia, Chris has trekked twice in the Himalayas, been whitewater kayaking and scuba diving in Thailand, and completed the Ironman Triathlon in China. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and cannot wait to spend another summer with Adventure Treks!
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Kaitlin Kelly-Reif – Kaitlyn hails from Sacramento, California and holds a Bachelors of Environmental Science from UCLA. She has guided backpacking, paddling, and climbing trips for UCLA students, worked for Angeles National Forest, studied Spanish in Barcelona, and interned in the US Senate. Kaitlin is looking forward to traveling from Egypt to South Africa this fall and winter. She plans to go to graduate school in Biology, and loves spending time in the outdoors.
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Deena Aly - Deena hails from the great state of 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.
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Adventure Treks is constantly improving our staff teams to provide your child the very best experience. Hobbes Barber has joined the British Columbia trip:
Reviewed by: Josh Silver
Date: August 2009
unbelievalbe; the greatest summer of my life
Reviewed by: Josh Keener
Date: August 2009
It was the best trip ever and I am so glad i went and sad that you didnt.
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Our core office staff, consisting of Dock, Kyndra, Dmac, Holly and Alice, welcomes the opportunity to answer any questions and help you choose the best summer experience for your child.
1. Apply online and submit an $800 deposit by check or Visa/MC to hold your place on the Adventure of your choice. As a smaller, more personal company, enrollment is limited, so please send in your application early.
2. You will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to complete your student essay, medical form, and 2 references (phone calls or e-mails to our office) from a teacher and another non-related adult who knows your child well. We may also arrange a brief phone interview to get to know your child better. Our acceptance process ensures a great peer group for your child.
3. Your remaining paperwork and information about your trip is available on our Registered Students Page and will be mailed to you upon acceptance. Adventure Treks is selective. Applications will be carefully reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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: | July 18 - August 7 |
| Ages: | 14-16 |
| Activities: | Whitewater Rafting Canoeing Rock Climbing Backpacking Mountaineering |
| Visit: |
Washington State |
| Price: | US $3,595.00 |
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