Mountaineer Backpacking Trip
Mountaineer Backpacking Trip
Trip Overview
Join us for a backpacking expedition in wild and wonderful West Virginia. This is an introduction to backpacking for youth ages 10-12. Day one will be spent checking equipment, learning how to set up tents and cook on stoves. We’ll spend the night at the beautiful Blackwater Falls State Park and begin our backpacking trip the next morning. This trip will take us through the wild corners of Dolly Sods Wilderness where we will test all of our new skills in a backcountry setting over the next four days. Families will pick up their children on Monday August 1st at 4 PM. Expect them to be muddy, smelly, and smiling!
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?
$875
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.
Trip Details
July 28 – August 1, 2022
Ages: 10-13
Activity: Backpacking/camping
Location: Davis (prep day) & Dolly Sods Wilderness Area (Backpacking)
Difficulty: 7/10