Find your next adventure climbing high into the Cascades! From refreshing alpine lakes to challenging ascents, we’ll experience the beauty of the Mount Jefferson backcountry. Vistas of ancient forests and burned areas will give us an intimate look at the stages a forest goes through as it recovers from fire.

This expedition is an excellent choice for any teen in high school to have an immersive experience in one of Oregon's most beautiful wilderness areas. On this high-mileage and high-elevation trip, participants will immerse themselves for eight days on the trail. As an extended expedition, participants have the opportunity to make deeper connections with both themselves and the land around them, as well as build on their foundational backpacking experience.

Ages: High School
Dates: June 30th to July 7th, 2024
Location: Mount Jefferson Wilderness
Price per youth: $1695 (scholarships available)
Difficulty: Hard
Mileage per day: 6.5 miles/day
Elevation gain per day: +/- 1,400ft/day