Experience the best of the Pacific Northwest on this remarkable journey through Oregon and Washington! We’ll start off traveling to the hiker’s paradise of Mt. Rainier to catch some stunning views of the glacier-capped volcano. After hiking along some of the most beautiful peaks in the Western U.S., we’ll travel to the Colombia River Gorge to paddle on the crystal clear waters of the White Salmon River with expert river guides. Next, we’ll travel to Oregon’s world-famous Smith Rock State Park where we’ll learn to rock climb among stunning views of the high desert canyon. We’ll take our paddling skills back to the river as we head to the ruggedly beautiful Deschutes River for an overnight raft trip. We’ll wrap up our adventure waving to seals and surfing on the Oregon Coast, catching waves at iconic Cannon Beach!
Pacific Northwest Adventure
Enroll NowPacific Northwest Adventure
Destination
Washington
Oregon
Current Grades
8th-10th
Airports
Arrive: Seattle, WA (SEA)
Depart: Portland, OR (PDX)
Pacific Northwest Adventure Itinerary
Day 1-3: Hike in Mt. Rainier National Park
We begin our Pacific Northwest adventure with 3 days of hiking on one of the most iconic mountains in the country, Mt. Rainier! We will spend our first few days getting to know each other among the snowcapped mountain views and meadows full of wildflowers! We will see waterfalls, lakes, and take in the beauty of ancient Douglas firs, western red cedars, and western hemlocks.
Accommodation: Camping
Day 4-5: Raft on the White Salmon River
We’ll make our way from the mountains to the Columbia River Gorge wilderness area for an epic day of rafting on the White Salmon River! The river flows directly from the beautiful glacial slopes of Mt. Adams. This trip will include a journey through basalt canyons formed by a historical dam in the area and will show us the lush beauty of Pacific Northwest forests. We will start off on beginner sections to learn the basics and then make our way up to class III and IV rapids with professional rafting guides.
Accommodation: Camping
Dates and Prices
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Departure Day
06/30/24
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Return Day
07/17/24
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Grade
8-10
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Price
$5,088
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Availability
Limited
| Departure Day | Return Day | Grade | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/30/24
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07/17/24
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8-10
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$5,088
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limited
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Accommodations & Service
Community Service: Approximately 6 Hours
- Bend Nature Conservatory: Native plant and ecological restoration projects
Accommodations:
- 17 nights of camping. Bold Earth will provide comfortable 3-person tents.
Activities
Community service: 6 hours
Whitewater rafting
Hiking
Rock climbing
Surfing
Reviews
On my trip there was never an empty seat beside me, I was never without someone to talk to or hangout with. I realized the value that I had, that I was a person that people genuinely enjoyed being around. The new light that I see myself in I will carry with my for the rest of my life thanks to this experience.
Bold Earth lived up to its mission and promise. The organization took a shy, and anxious young man and created a safe space that allowed him to open up, thrive and grow.
Thank you Bold Earth for sending me a happier and more confident son. Thank you for understanding him, accepting him and loving him.
P.S. Thanks for the daily blogs and pictures. It was great seeing him having fun with his new friends
Bold Earth went above and beyond. The communications process throughout – whether with Josh before the trip or the counselors during the trip – was the best. Nothing was ever too much trouble nor rushed. They go to great lengths to put the kids and their parents at ease. The quality of the itinerary and experiences was fantastic – Ben loved all the activities. The food was real, nutritious and delicious. And finally the counselors were fantastic. Ben raved about them both.
The most valuable part of my Bold Earth experience was meeting different people from all over and having a sense of community. I had an amazing time connecting with some other people on the trip and I got to get to know them and connect with them on a much deeper/different level than friends back home.
Our son had the best time from start to finish on his trip. He had great tour leaders and a wonderful group of kids that he will keep in touch with for years to come.