"The instructors were so much fun to be with. They made everything as safe and as fun as possible. I was as close to the instructors as I was to the students."
- Andrew Herman
Dix Hills, NY
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.
This is the oldest long distance hiking trail in the US. You will discover why it inspired the creation of so many others. Some days will be spent strolling through lush green hills, while others we will be scrambling around rocks on our way to spectacular views and beautiful campsites.
Spend 2 full days rock climbing; one at each of these legendary rock climbing areas. Both located in northern New Hampshire, they have 1000’s of fantastic climbs for rock climbers of any ability level.
Spend 2 days working with The White Mountain School’s kayak staff to learn the basics of whitewater kayaking from The White Mountain School’s ACA certified staff!
We continue north to Maine’s pristine100 mile wilderness section of the Appalachian Trail. Here some groups will explore Gulf Hagass, “the grand canyon of the northeast” as well as numerous waterfalls along our route. We will have the time to reflect on our journey and splash around in picturesque lakes after fun filled days on this remote section of the Appalachian Trail.
As we exit Maine’s 100 mile wilderness, we are at the West Branch of the Penobscot River. This class II-V rafting has spectacular views of Katahdin, if you can take your eyes off the huge water long enough to enjoy them. We will spend 2 nights camping in beautiful spots along this remote river. This ride is truly wild and exhilarating!
We take a day to head up to our base camp on Mt. Washington. From there, 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, July 17: Students arrive in the afternoon.
Sunday, July 18: Day hike in NH area
Monday, July 19 - July 22: Backpack the Long Trail in Vermont
Friday, July 23 - July 24: Rock Climbing at Rumney and Echo
Sunday, July 25 – July 26: Kayaking
Tuesday, July 27: Logistics day. Travel to and camp near Millinocket
Wednesday, July 28 - August 1: Backpack for 5 days in the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine
Monday, August 2 - August 4: Raft West Branch of Penobscot for 3 days
Thursday, August 5: Drive; prep for Mt Washington.
Friday, August 6 - August 7: Overnight ssummit attempt of Mt. Washington
Sunday, August 8: Students depart by noon
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 Ultimate Northest is a perfect trip for students age 15-16 who are currently in 9th-10th 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: Paul Verni, New Rochelle, NY
I was expecting it to be awesome, and it was more than awesome!!
Reviewed by: Michele and Sean Cassidy, Winthrop, MA
The Best Summer of his life. All he wants for xmas this year is the ability to attend Adventure treks the following summer. Communication & feedback was amazing. How did your child describe the community on the Adventure? “It was like we were all brothers but we were born with separate mothers.”
Reviewed by: Michael and Christina Lynch, Felton, PA
He seems to have more self confidence and awareness that there is more to the world than just his high school environment, a lesson we have been trying to teach for years he learned in three weeks.
Reviewed by: Paula Mordini, Smithtown, NY
I would describe my child’s experience as simply amazing....varied experience in sports, excellent supplies provided, nice social connection, great collaboration of the leaders involved, meaningful group discussions, great food!!! My communication with the White Mountain and / or Adventure Treks office by phone and email during the school year was...WOW! In communicating w/ Ben Mirkin, I always came away with a sense of "things were taken care of". Ben was informed, helpful and sensitive to my needs as a parent. My concerns were addressed and my daughter, Kaitlyn did come back from the 3week experience anticipating her next!!
Reviewed by: Kelsey Kahn, 15, Fair Lawn, NJ
It was way better and people were even more friendly than I thought they would be. Loved the instructors and students! Activities were super fun!
Reviewed by: Victoria Godfrey, Venice, CA
Julia enjoyed herself even more than she thought she would and grew in confidence and competence even more than I hoped she would. A wonderful experience led by truly exceptional teachers.
Reviewed by: Elizabeth Wright, Lexington, MA
My son found this a very positive experience. He learned a lot, enjoyed the other participants, appreciated the kindness and wisdom of the instructors. It was a highlight of his summer.
Reviewed by: Maia Kikerpilll, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Hannah had the best camp experience so far in her life. she felt a sense of transformation in that she was challenged and rose to the challenge and felt very good about that. Overall, my child's experience was Exceptional. Hannah was inspired by the experience as well as by the counselors and wants to do a different Adventure Treks experience next year(Montana or Alaska).
Reviewed by: Neil Kamman, Vergennes, VT
I felt Extremely Safe with my child as part of this adventure. I say extremely safe because I know the risks were controlled and that kids were allowed to experience real risk, but in a safety-conscious environment with very highly trained staff. I understand that kids were in fact *not* extremely safe (thankfully), but the objective hazards were understood by staff, imparted to kids, and handled properly. Well done.
Adventure Treks is a program for teenagers, so we don’t allow any inappropriate language or content in our reviews. We do screen reviews for spam and legitimacy, and we will post all appropriate comments in full.
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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: | 23 days |
| Dates: | July 17 - August 8 |
| Ages: | 15-16 |
| Activities: |
Whitewater Rafting |
| States: |
New Hampshire |
| Price: | US $3,595.00 |
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