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High Sierra
Leadership Adventure

DATES: 6/23 - 7/14, 7/17 - 8/7
Duration: 22 Days
tuition: $ 4,290
Arrive/Depart: San Francisco, CA
Grades: 9th & up

 

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Backpack Yosemite's High Country
  • Whitewater Raft and Inflatable Kayak the Klamath River
  • Backpack the Trinity Alps
  • Snow Climb Mount Shasta
  • Surf at Half Moon Bay
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ACTIVITIES
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Inflatable Kayaking
  • Leadership Training
  • Mountaineering
  • Snow Climbing
  • Surfing
  • Whitewater Rafting

Backpack Yosemite's High Country

Our 4-day trek into the stunning beauty of Yosemite National Park will provide an opportunity to work as a team.  Few words can describe the beauty of this high mountain paradise of rugged, snow-capped mountains.  We'll backpack around these towering peaks and camp near emerald lakes, as we being our preparations for our eventual ascent of Mount Shasta.

Whitewater Raft and Inflatable Kayak the Klamath River

This classic whitewater river within the lush evergreen clad forests of northern California provides stunning scenery and challenging Class III and IV rapids.  Team building skills and fun are the perfect prelude to snowy Mount Shasta on this fun two-day whitewater adventure.

Backpack the Trinity Alps

One of California's best-kept secrets, the Trinity Alps, provides a setting of granite spires, azure lakes, snowfields, and flower-filled meadows. Here, we'll increase strength and refine backcountry skills on a 4-day backpack. Route finding, navigation, food prep, and leadership skills will ensure a successful summit climb up one of the most impressive peaks in the Coastal Range.

Snow Climb Mount Shasta

A climbing experience of beautiful Mount Shasta begins with snow climbing school, learning basic skills such as ice axe technique, crampon use, and roping procedures from the Shasta Mountain Guides. Our summit climb of the 14,162-foot dormant volcano known as Mount Shasta begins before dawn, and few words can describe the reward: an early morning sunrise viewed from the summit of this amazing peak.

Surf Half Moon Bay

Following our successful summit climb of Mount Shasta, we're off for two days of surfing on famous Half Moon Bay.  Our beach, with its wide variety of breaks is perfect for both the beginning or experienced surfer.  For those just beginning, we'll start with basic stance and paddling techniques then ride some fun and exciting breaks.

Explore San Francisco

On our final day, we'll visit Fisherman's Wharf, explore China Town, ride a cable car and enjoy our traditional celebratory dinner before boarding our flights home the following day. 

 

All major components of this trip have been offered by us over the past 12 years. 

 

Teachers/Group Leaders: This adventure or a variation of it can be offered as a private/custom trip with your own departure dates. Please contact our group desk at 800-533-2281. 

 

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