North Potomac, Maryland
Trips as a Student: Cascade Olympic, Hawaii, Jackson Hole
Mason Harney
"Wilderness Ventures really helped me find out who I am in ways I couldn't have imagined. Whether sea kayaking in the Puget Sound, backpacking on the beaches of Hawaii or learning to rock climb in the mountains around Jackson Hole, I gained a newfound respect for wild lands and learned that I could have fun in new environments. Most importantly, learning how to live with people I've never met before taught me how to be a more tolerant and respectful person in my normal life. With every Wilderness Ventures trip, I was able to participate in new and challenging activities, all while making lifelong friends."
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Trips as a Student: Washington Mountaineering, Alaska Southcentral, Cascade Olympic, Yellowstone, Alaska College Leadership
Victoria Isaacs
"I went on my first Wilderness Ventures trip in 8th grade. Even though I didn't have any outdoor experience, my trip was amazing. The two-week adventure made me physically and emotionally stronger. I became awesome friends with my trip mates, and we became a little family as we learned to kayak, backpack and cook together. Since then, I've come back every summer for the past five years. Each trip with Wilderness Ventures has taught me not only how to be self-sufficient and independent, but also how to coexist with others and work as a team."
Greenwich, Connecticut
Trips as a Student: European Alps, Australia, Alaska College Leadership
Erik Yoder
"Traveling abroad with Wilderness Ventures gave me an opportunity to visit beautiful places while participating in different cultures. Whether adventuring to the outback of Australia or hiking through the towering peaks in the European Alps, I was always with a great group of students my own age. Some of my best memories are sleeping under a fresh blanket of stars on those warm Australian nights, or meeting travelers from around the world in the mountain-top huts of Italy and France. I would recommend an International Adventure to any teenager who wants to enjoy a new culture in a safe and fun way."
Mahopac, New York
Trips as a Student: Costa Rica Community Service, Hawaii Kauai, Yellowstone
Laurel Haitoff
"My Costa Rica Community Service Adventure was really amazing. My Trip Leaders were awesome and my group was fantastic. I got to be close friends with everyone on my trip. When I got home I felt like a stronger, more confident and more independent person. It was so eye opening to teach conversational English to children in need, and to help work on the San Gerardo de Rivas Elementary School. Restoring the beach habitat of sea turtles and whizzing through the forest canopy on a zipline reallly helped me appreciate the natural environment of this beautiful country."
