“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
Adventure Treks had partnered with our friends at The White Mountain School's "White Mountain Summer" to bring you New England Exploration and the Ultimate Northeast. The Ultimate Northeast offers exciting activities at every level of challenge to match your individual needs.
We will teach you everything you need to know during our scenic day hike. Then, you can choose your level of challenge for our backpacking trip. You’ll spend four days hiking and camping in the beautiful White Mountains. You may even learn a bit about the forest along the way. We’ll cross rivers, explore the rugged mountain landscape, and camp in pristine areas.
Spend 2 full days rock climbing; one at each of these legendary climbing areas. Both located in northern New Hampshire, they have 1000’s of fantastic climbs for rock climbers of all ability levels.
We will enjoy 2 days on the #1 rated mountain bike trail network (by Bike Magazine) in the North America! These trails are perfect for beginners, as well as advanced riders.
We take our journey over the next border and head to Maine’s Kennebec River. Our first day we will learn to paddle our own sit on top kayaks starting in class I and II water before moving on to exciting class III sections. We will spend the night on the river and the next morning switch our kayaks for rafts to take on the infamous class IV Gorge and many other exciting rapids.
This trip ends climactically, as we take a day to head up to our base camp on the highest mountain in the northeast. The following morning we make an alpine start for the summit of this spectacular peak.
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.
Arrive in Macnhester, NH (MHT) by 1 pm opening day.
Depart Macnhester, NH (MHT) by 2 pm closing day.
Already enrolled? Please call Trip Leader and WMS Outdoor Program Director Ben Mirkin for more information: 603-986-5412.
Saturday, June 26: White Mountain Summer begins! Students arrive in the afternoon.
Sunday, June 27: Day hike
Monday, June 28 - July 1: Backpacking in White Mountain National Forest
Friday, July 2 - July 3: Rock Climbing at Rumney and Echo Crag in Franconia Notch
Sunday, July 4 – July 5: Mountain Biking at Burke
Tuesday, July 6: Logistics / Drive
Wednesday, July 7 - July 8: Raft and Ducky (personal inflatable raft) on the Kennebec River
Friday July 9 – July 10: Overnight summit of Mt. Washington
Sunday July 11: Students depart by noon or join the Kayak or Climbing Camp
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, or 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 New England Exploration is a perfect trip for students age 13-14 who are currently in 6th-8th grade. 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. Students spend time at our basecamp between activities, so this is a great trip for students who want the next step beyond summer camp.
What other trips might be right for me?
Where is the basecamp located?
The White Mountain School address is:
371 West Farm Road
Bethlehem, NH 03574
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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Ben Mirkin - This is Ben's 9th summer with Adventure Treks! Before earning his Masters in Physical Education and Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado, Ben was the head guide and owner of Quechee Outdoor Adventures. His trips included canoeing, backpacking, and fly fishing. He has also worked for The Appalachian Mountain Club as the Tuckerman Ravine caretaker. Ben is also a Ph. D. student in Education at The University of New Hampshire. He holds certifications in Wilderness First Responder, Ropes Course Facilitator, National Avalanche School, Wilderness Education Association, and American Mountain Guides Association (Single Pitch Rock Instructor and successful completion of Rock Instructor Course).
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Lauren Liebling- Lauren is ecstatic about returning for her third year as an instructor at Adventure Treks and White Mountain Summer. A past Adventure Treks studnet, Lauren graduated from The University of Colorado, Boulder with degrees in Sociology and Ecology. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder. Her extensive travels include everywhere from the British Virgin Islands to Alaska. She also teaches climbing and guides orientation trips for incoming students at the University of Colorado. Lauren is an avid skier, climber, hiker and certified Wilderness EMT.
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Alex Versen - Alex is a third-year Adventure Treks and White Mountain summer instructor, and was a student with Adventure Treks for 5 years, exploring everything from California to Alaska and learning lots of technical skills in between. Alex has completed a NOLS semester course in the Northwestern US, and is currently finishing up his degree as a student at Emory and Henry, while leading trips for their Outdoor Programs. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
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Ryan Carey - A New Hampshire native, Ryan graduated from Plymouth State University with a degree in Adventure Education. He has instructed climbing for the past five years, is an American Mountain Guide Association member and top rope site manager, and is also a Wilderness First Responder. He recently moved to California, where he coaches freestyle skiing at Mammoth. Ryan enjoys cycling, canoeing, and backpacking. He is excited to come back home to his beloved White Mountains for his second summer with our summer programs.
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Kate Renner is assisting us with logistics this summer. Kate has been leading wilderness trips since 1998. She has worked for several different organizations, including the Chewonki Foundation, the High Mountain Institute, and the National Outdoor Leadership School, and has had the opportunity to guide groups in many different areas of the US, including the high desert of Southern Utah and Wyoming's Wind River Mountains. In addition to teaching climbing at The White Mountain School, she is also the art teacher, and loves bringing her sketchbook on out school outdoor trips. In her free time, she likes to climb, ski, run, and find new hills on her bike. She will be available to answer any questions you have throughout the summer.
*Instructors may change prior to your trip – we’ll let you know if this happens.
Reviewed by: Nissreen Haram, Amman Jordan
The camp was a defining experience and helped out our child's growth at so many levels.
Reviewed by:Kelly Tyler, Templeton, CA
What a GREAT place to send your kid! My son had an absolute ball and could not quit talking about the great people and how much he learned. He was ready to set out again almost as soon as he got home!
Reviewed by: Caroline Brokaw Tucker, New Canaan, CT
It was absolutely wonderful! With Adventure Treks, he met new friends, tried tons of new things and for the first time, did it all on his own.
Reviewed by: Julia Freidland, 13, Venice, CA
“I expected this trip to be like any other camp. I expected to eat bad food, hike and go to bed. It was NOTHING like that. This was sooo much more than just a camp. It was a life changing experience.”
Reviewed by: Kathleen Mahoney, Nyack, NY
Patrick’s experience was wonderful and better than we expected. He quickly made friends with children from around the world and they still keep in touch. The counselors were very professional and had an obvious love and respect for the outdoors. We loved how adventure treks emphasize love of community as well as nature. He returned from this camp a more confident and mature young man. He can't wait for his next adventure in 2010 we thank u very much
Reviewed by: Katherine Finnegan, Omaha, Nebraska
It was a great experience and a departure from a traditional camp experience. It was more interactive and more emphasis was placed on developing character skills through the various activities.
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Fill out our online application or apply by phone by calling 888-954-5555 Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm EST.
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. Your application will be sent to the White Mountain School for review, and Ben Mirkin (the Director of White Mountain Summers) will contact you regarding your next steps.
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| Duration: | 16 days |
| Dates: | June 26 - July 11 |
| Ages: | 12-14 |
| Activities: |
Whitewater Rafting |
| States: |
New Hampshire |
| Price: | US $2,595.00 |
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