Northwest Canoeing and Rock Climbing
This expedition offers teens the opportunity to explore one of Washington State’s most beautiful recreation areas.
Students will learn how to travel and camp in the backcountry, paddle canoes, set up tarps, rock climb, and navigate using a map and compass. The course cultivates skills around leadership, character development, service to others, and interpersonal development. From getting up early and cooking breakfast, to hiking or paddling all day, wilderness travel is demanding. You do not need to have any previous experience but arriving physically prepared and excited for personal development will enhance your experience and allow you to take full advantage of the expedition.
NOTE: Outward Bound strongly recommends that all students be vaccinated against COVID-19 and up to date as defined by the CDC prior to arriving to their course start. For all open enrollment courses beginning on or after April 15, 2023, Outward Bound will no longer require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For questions regarding this policy please see this page or call us at 866-467-7651.
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Course # WWYG-331
Age 14 - 16
Days 10
Cost $4,140
Dates 6.12.23 - 6.21.23
Course # WWTG-331
Age 16 - 18
Days 10
Cost $4,140
Dates 7.14.23 - 7.23.23
Course # WWYG-332
Age 14 - 16
Days 10
Cost $4,140
Dates 8.7.23 - 8.16.23
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During the canoeing expedition, students will travel between campsites along the lake. At camp, students work with their Instructors to learn the art of setting up a backcountry camp. Camp skills include setting up shelters, cooking meals, and helping plan for the days ahead. Along the way, students will encounter the natural wonders of lake travel, including access to waterfalls, wildlife sighting, and miraculously clear blue waters.
Students learn the basics of climbing technique, belaying, rappelling, and knots. Rock climbing is physically, mentally, and sometimes emotionally demanding. For many students, rock climbing is the high point of the course. For others, it’s a major mental challenge to face. Courses generally include 1-2 days of rock climbing, depending upon individual course itineraries and student groups.
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To secure your spot on a course you must submit an enrollment form and $500 deposit that is applied toward the total cost of the course and includes a $150 non-refundable enrollment processing fee.