Yosemite Backpacking for Adults
Backpack through old growth forests in the iconic Yosemite National park on this five-day alpine backpacking adventure.
Designed specifically to meet the needs of a highly motivated adult crew, this expedition is all about disconnecting from work, life and cell phones, and creating space for rediscovery and growth. This course is dedicated to creating a simpler life - if only for a short time – and facilitating reflection. Expect to stretch your boundaries, work hard together, reach new heights and perhaps even revive a passion for outdoor exploration. Although Yosemite National Park receives 4 million visitors every year, this expedition takes place in treasured areas away from the crowds in order to slow down the pace of life and welcome adventure.
UPCOMING COURSES
This course is closed for the season. 2018 courses coming soon.
Backpacking
This backpacking expedition will take participants high up into the less-traversed sections of this legendary park. Students will learn the basics of backpacking, Leave No Trace camping and travel skills, outdoor cooking techniques, map and compass use, route finding and expedition living. They will spend time hiking in forested areas and in the alpine environment above tree line, often camping next to deep blue alpine lakes that offer the opportunity to swim and rinse off after a long day.
As our lives are a constant work in progress, this course is dedicated to a simpler life, if only for a short time, to facilitate a space for reflection. Participants will stretch their boundaries, work hard together, and achieve heights for the first time or revisit a past passion for outdoor exploration.
Solo
In order for profound learning to take place, there must be time to reflect on the experience. Within course, the solo is that opportunity; it is a chance to experience solitude in the wilderness without distraction while also taking a break from the physical rigors of course. Students are separated from their group for a period of time that depends on course length and Instructor assessment of group capability. Solo sites are chosen to provide solitude. Participants have all necessary equipment, food and water. Solo on courses for adults may be integrated into the daily flow of course or may take place for a set amount of time.
Student Story
"The Outward Bound staff were incredibly supportive, ready to answer any questions, and address concerns with kindness and compassion. Course instructors were caring, knowledgeable and fun! They taught us to navigate the great outdoors, provided interesting nature lessons (I never knew that a Jeffrey Pine Tree smells just like vanilla!) and encouraged us to work as a team, embrace challenges and grow as individuals. As for my teammates, we were strangers. Now, we are forever bonded by our incredible experience, we will be friends for life.
"My Outward Bound adventure changed my life in unexpected ways. The experience of standing atop a large rock at the completion of a challenging hike, and saying, with arms raised and pure joy in my heart, “I DID IT!” helped me realize with perseverance, patience, faith in our abilities and a good belly laugh now and again, we can accomplish anything."
- Patricia Rosen
OTHER COURSES YOU MAY LIKE
Courses: 3 dates available
Ages: 14-16 , 16-18 , 18+ , 23+
Length: 4 - 14 Days
Cost: $1,121 - $3,167
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Getting Started
If you are ready to enroll on a course click the enroll button next to the course you wish to select or you can enroll over the phone by speaking with one of our Admissions Advisors (toll-free) at 866-467-7651.
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.
