Adventure Treks consistently has the highest repeat rate of any similar program for both students (60%) and instructors (70%).
“In just a few days’ time, strangers turn to friends, friends to family, and on the last day you WON’T want to leave.”
– Sierra Cocoziello
Cedar Grove, NJ
Pick the Adventure featured on Good Morning America! The Oregon Cascades Adventure will be the highlight of your summer! You do not need to have experience in the outdoors to enjoy this jam-packed, fun-filled experience. Bring a great attitude and get ready for a lot of fun, laughter, and challenge. In just 19 days, you will learn to backpack, sail, rock climb, whitewater raft, and mountain bike in some of the most amazing scenery on the planet.
We will teach you everything you need to know for your backpack during a scenic day hike. Next, you will spend four days camping beside alpine lakes and hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail. Enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the Cascade Mountains and surrounding volcanoes from atop The Twins and Maiden Peak summits.
We set up a variety of climbing routes for two days at world-famous Smith Rock so everyone can choose just the right level of challenge. We will teach techniques to quickly improve your climbing. Jump off a rock into a cool river to relax after an exciting day.
There are world-class biking trails near Bend, OR. We refresh a few skills to make sure everyone is comfortable with their bike and then hit the trails for two days. The single-track trails wind through pine forests and offer fun for every ability level.
Enjoy three days on this remote, scenic and breezy lake where, we will teach you everything you need to know to sail a 24 ft. Catalina sloop. We eat and sleep aboard the boats as we explore the largest lake west of the Rockies where snow covered peaks tower above the clear water.
The Umpqua River has more rapids per mile than any other river in Oregon. You will enjoy a day of non-stop excitement as you paddle through continuous whitewater!
Enjoy your next challenge with your friends as you summit 8,363’ Mt. Bailey. The trail provides time for good conversations and the summit provides fantastic views. Get ready for a summer snowball battle near the top!
You'll love this Wild and Scenic River and the twisty-turn rapids as you raft between narrow canyon walls! Most of our students agree that this is the best rafting river in all of the Pacific Northwest.
Friendships get even stronger while you backpack with incredible views of 11,200' Mt Hood and 12,300' Mt Adams. Our instructors foster outdoor, leadership, and community-building skills, and you will have the chance to practice your skills by leading your small group during a section of the backpack.
Try to imagine a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost 2,000 feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past. Crater Lake is a place of immeasurable beauty and the deepest, clearest lake in the country.
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 Portland, OR airport (PDX) by 1 pm opening day.
Depart Portland, OR airport (PDX) by 2 pm closing day.
Already enrolled? Log in to the Registered Students Page for your equipment lists, paperwork, and more!
Tuesday, July 20: Students arrive in Portland, OR (PDX) by 1pm.
Wednesday, July 21: Day hike to Lemish Lake
Thursday, July 22 -Sunday, July 25: 4-day backpack on the Pacific Crest Trail over Maiden Peak. You will spend four days camping beside alpine lakes and hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Monday, July 26: Raft the Umpqua River. The Umpqua River has more rapids per mile than any other river in Oregon. You will enjoy a day of non-stop excitement as you paddle through continuous whitewater!
Tuesday, July 27: Summit Mt. Bailey. Enjoy your next challenge with your friends as you summit 8,363’ Mt. Bailey. Get ready for a summer snowball battle near the top!
Wednesday, July 28- Friday, July 30: 3-day Sailing trip on Klamath Lake with Meridian Sails. We eat and sleep aboard the 24' Catalina sailboats as we explore the largest lake west of the Rockies where snow covered peaks tower above the clear water.
Saturday, July 31: Crater Lake National Park. Visit the the deepest and clearest, lake in the country!
Sunday, August 1: Rock climb at Smith Rock State Park with First Ascent Guides. We set up a variety of climbing routes for two days at world-famous Smith Rock so everyone can choose just the right level of challenge.
Monday, August 2: Mountain bike at Phil’s Trail near Bend, OR with Cog Wild Outfitters. The single-track trails wind through pine forests and offer fun for every ability level.
Tuesday, August 3: Logistics day.
Wednesday, August 4 – Friday, August 6: Backpack in the Oregon Cascades. Enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the Cascade Mountains and surrounding volcanoes.
Saturday, August 7: Whitewater raft the White Salmon River. The Wild and Scenic White Salmon River follows a cliff-lined canyon carved from ancient lava flows and fed by the snow melting from Mt. Adams.
Sunday, August 8: Students depart Portland, OR (PDX) 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 Oregon Cascades 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?
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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Tracy Roberts – Tracy joins us for her third summer as a trip leader after spending the last 7 months traveling throughout Asia and Africa. Tracy graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula with a degree in Health and Human Performance and completed a NOLS semester in the Yukon Territory. Tracy has worked with teenagers as a wilderness therapy instructor for SUWS of the Carolinas, Trails Carolina, and as a Rehab Aide for 2 years at the Teen Recovery Center in Missoula. Tracy has trekked in Nepal, biked the 3,300 Lewis and Clark Trail, volunteered in Sri Lanka and Kenya, and has traveled extensively in Europe, Central America, and Asia. Tracy is a certified Wilderness EMT.
Rayna Weiss – Rayna is a graduate of the University of Denver with a degree in Communications. Rayna also graduated from NOLS’ Pacific Northwest Outdoor Educator course, and then spent a year as a Marketing Representative for NOLS traveling around the US by bus. She recently created a non-profit to raise money for environmental causes while cycling across South America. She was a trail crew leader for the Northwest Service Academy. She has traveled extensively in Chile, is a Leave No Trace Trainer and Wilderness First Responder. We are excited to have her join us for her second summer.
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Ellie Piper - Ellie joins us from Sunny Southern California, where she has been working with Naturalist at Large. She graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Cell Biology and Ecology. She spent the past winter teaching skiing and ski racing at Jackson Hole. She has driven WWII Duck Boats in Seattle, where she also went to comedy school. Ellie loves to ski, travel in the outdoors, and is a Wilderness First Responder.
Marcus Courtney – A former 3-year student with Adventure Treks, Marcus graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in Political Science. He has completed a NOLS semester course in Patagonia. Marcus has been a lifelong backpacker, sailor, mountaineer, and sea- kayaker. He is a Wilderness First Responder and PADI Open Water diver.
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Dave Pete – Joining us for his third summer, Dave just returned from Ecuador where he spent the spring studying Tropical Biology, Spanish and climbing mountains. He holds a degree in General Science from the University of Oregon and spent a year studying Marine Biology in Alaska. Dave has worked as a field instructor at an outdoor science school on the Oregon Coast and as a naturalist at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Minnesota. He is often found skiing and climbing in the Oregon Cascades and loves everything about Adventure Treks. He is a certified EMT and Wilderness First Responder.
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Jimmy Forbes –After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in English, Jimmy spent a year guiding trips with UGA’s Outdoor Programs. He is a graduate of the NOLS Pacific Northwest Outdoor Educator course, and the NOLS Instructor Course. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Trainer. In his free time, Jimmy is an avid sailor and rock climber.
*Instructors may change prior to your trip – we’ll let you know if this happens.
Reviewed by: Shelby Guinn
Date: July 2009
An away camp that isn't for those that don't like getting dirty and smelly and wearing the same cloths for long periods of time. But this camp willl be one the funnest thing you will ever do in your whole life and that it will change your look on life and yourself.
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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: | 20 days |
| Dates: | July 20 - August 8 |
| Ages: | 14-16 |
| Activities: | Whitewater Rafting Sailing Rock Climbing Backpacking Mountain Biking Mt Bailey |
| States: |
Oregon |
| Price: | US $3,350.00 |
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