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Youth Expeditions in 2026:
July 7th-10th: Backpacking Fundamentals: Ochoco Mountains
July 14th-20th: Backpacking & Rafting: Strawberry Mountains
July 21st-24th: Middle & High School Boys: Boys Going Glacial
July 21st-27th: High School Backpacking: The Elkhorn Crest
July 28th-31st: Youth 10-12 Backpacking: Mt Hood
July 28th-August 3rd: Middle School Backpacking: Strawberry Lakes Loop
August 4th-10th: Middle School Backpacking & Rafting: Mount Jefferson (McKenzie River Rafting)
August 11th-14th: Girls Backpacking: Mount Hood
August 11th-14th: Willamette River Keepers: Paddle & Pack
August 18th-24th: High School: PCT Section Hike
Youth ages 10-17 will explore Oregon’s backcountry, learn essential outdoor skills, and connect with nature. With a variety of expeditions catering to different age groups and interests—including new trips for 2026—there’s something for everyone. From glacial treks to lakeside adventures and river paddles, our 1:5 guide-to-camper ratio ensures safety, learning, and fun.
What's New? This year we have two new trips, our Willamette River 4-day expedition in partnership with Willamette River Keepers and our High School trip to the Mount Hood National Forest. Join us for one of these excellent new adventures!
We will also be offering four adult backpacking trips into Jawbone Flats in 2026. Registration for adult expeditions opens February 17.
Adult Backpacking Trips:
June 18th-21st: BIPOC Affinity Trip
June 25th-28th: Women's Backpacking Trip: Jawbone Flats
September 4th-7th: Intro to Backpacking
September 11th-14th: LGBTQ+ Affinity Backpacking
We offer scholarships on a sliding scale, covering up to 100% of tuition. Check out our website for details on scholarships and to fill out a Scholarship Request Form—open now! The first round of applicants will be notified of their awards on January 16th.
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