Mountaineer Backpacking Trip
Mountaineer Backpacking Trip
Trip Overview
Intended Outcomes
- Have fun!
- Explore one of the most majestic Wilderness Areas in the East
- Hang out with new friends and build an intentional community
- Learn and practice leadership, community, and technical skills
- Minimize our impact and apply Leave No Trace ethics during our trip and beyond
What is the total cost of the trip?
$925
Why do we Charge This?
Safety, fun and learning are our main priorities. Tuition from these programs goes towards our highly developed risk management systems and top of the line gear that will keep participants warm, dry, and safe. Our instructors are the face of our programs, we seek to employ and retain highly qualified instructors and pay them a livable wage so that we can create the best possible experiences for our students. Lastly, as an education program, we are committed to teaching our intentional curriculum to create better leaders and more engaged citizens of this planet. Education is an investment in ourselves and our communities. If you are excited about our programs, but unable to afford the full tuition, consider applying for a scholarship or contacting us directly.
Tuition covers all trip costs including meals, travel, and accommodations. Participants will be responsible for hiking boots, personal items, and transportation to and from Davis, WV. APEX will provide group gear (e.g. tents, stoves, water systems, etc.) and has some personal equipment for rental (e.g. sleeping bags, and sleeping pads).
For more information on needs based scholarships visit our scholarship application. Please submit program application before submitting your scholarship application.
Trip Details
July 6-10
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023
Ages: 10-13
Activity: Backpacking/camping
Location: Davis (prep day) & backcountry wilderness area (backpacking)
Difficulty: 7/10