Discovery & Ideation
Backpacking to Santa Rosa or Santa Cruz Island with pristine beaches, coastal trails, and unique marine wildlife viewing opportunities.
Spring or fall desert camping with badlands hiking, slot canyons, and ranger-led education programs exploring desert ecology.
High alpine lakes backpacking in the central Sierra, featuring pristine water systems, technical scrambles, and remote camping.
Technical rock climbing camp with bouldering and sport climbing instruction, desert survival skills, and outdoor education.
Paddling adventure through pristine lagoons surrounded by ancient redwood groves with wildlife observation and coastal exploration.
Multi-day backpacking expedition through Utah's dramatic canyon country with slot canyons, arches, and advanced navigation skills.
New program formats and experience types to explore
Technical winter climbing and snow camping skills on peaks like Mt. Shasta or Mt. Whitney
ProposedMulti-day river expedition with professional guides on Class III-IV rapids
Research3-5 day bareboat charter for sea sailing certification and offshore navigation training
PossibleMulti-day bike packing through Sierra trails with camp and self-supported logistics
ResearchIntensive survival skills training: shelter building, foraging, fire craft, water sourcing
ProposedGuided exploration of marble caves with underground ecology and rock formations study
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