Summer Teen Backpacking Trips
Get Lost in Adventure & Find Yourself!
Come alive with adventure and discover the beauty of nature accessible only on foot! We will leave behind the modern world and use only what we carry on our backs, our own resourcefulness, and the gifts that nature provides. It’s time to get your teen out of their comfort zone and expanding their horizons while steeped in the beauty of nature.
Why hike and camp with Living Earth School?
Living Earth Teen Expeditions are the perfect blend of deep wilderness immersion, leadership lessons, team building and personal development.
Your teens will learn how to be a part of nature instead of just moving through nature, connecting them with something much bigger than themselves. Our backpacking guides are trained, professional naturalists who provide meaningful mentorship throughout the trip.
Participants will walk away with a variety of soft and hard skills, including:
Intro Backpacking Trip
This trip is designed for teens who love the outdoors but have never backpacked before. On this 6 day adventure we will hike to scenic views, splash in cool mountain water, and connect together in the peace of the forests and mountains. This trip aims to take beginners and, by the end, empower them with the skills to:
Difficulty will range from walking 1 flat mile in a day to hiking 5 miles in a day, including uphill and downhill (to see those views of course!), all while carrying 30-40lbs in a backpack. There will be sweaty days and relaxing evenings with our well-seasoned instructors as guides every step of the way.
Location: To Be Determined
Advanced Backpacking Trip
One of the beauties of backpacking is the ability to go to a destination that offers extreme beauty and adventure. This trip is designed for people who have been backpacking before, whether with LES or on their own. Participants will become comfortable with the ins and outs of expedition backpacking, including:
Participants will also have the opportunity to help pick the route and decide our adventure together. Every day, participants will learn more about the core areas of leadership—work ethic, initiative, communication, attitude, and respect.
We will advance backcountry and leadership skills so that your child can pursue a lifetime of adventures to beautiful places all over the planet. This is a trip they won’t forget.
Location: To Be Determined