SUMMER HIKING TRIPS FOR GRADES 6-12
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S U M M E R H I K I N G T R I P S
F O R G R A D E S 6 - 1 2
WE REALLY LIKE that feeling of being small in big places FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE AT WWW.BACKYARDBASECAMP.COM
BACKYARD BASECAMP
BELIEVES THE MOST REWARDING
VIEWS ARE THE HARDEST TO
REACH.
OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE A
CHALLENGE, A TEAM, AND
MENTORS. STUDENTS WILL
LEARN LEADERSHIP,
TEAMWORK, & SELF
SUFFICIENCY IN WAYS ONLY
THE MOUNTAINS CAN TEACH.
WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT
2019 TREKKING TRAILS
Choose your own adventure.
FIND THE BEST HIKE FOR YOUR AGE,
SKILL LEVEL, AND INTERESTS
Hiking groups consist of no more than 10 students and are led
by 2 experienced & highly trained mountain guides.
HOW IT ALL WORKS Each trip includes: -Meals -Group Gear -Accommodations -Activities Not included: -Airfare or travel to and from the trip start/end location -Personal gear & clothing A day in the life: 7am: Wake up with the sun, help prepare breakfast with your team. 8am: Get ready for the hike; prepping all the layers you'll need for the day & lacing your boots up tight. 9am: Set out on the trail - today is the long day, but that's no sweat because you've really enjoyed talking with new friends. 12pm: Stop for lunch on an outlook, chat with your guides about life back home. 2pm: Finish 8 miles in early afternoon & take a break playing a game with some other campers. 5pm: Help prepare dinner together and laugh over the funny moments of the day. 9pm: Stay up a little too late talking to friends in your bunk or tent. 10pm Fall asleep heavy, but happy.
EXPLORE OUR 2019 HIKES
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APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 10
FIND FURTHER DETAILS ONLINE REGARDING:
Specific daily itineraries
Frequently asked questions
Complete packing lists
NEW HAMPSHIRE
APPALACHAIN
TRAIL EXPLORER
July 1-9
Grade 6-8
$1,395
Day 1-3: day hike around Start/End Location
Lonesome Lake Hut Manchester -Boston (MHT)
Day 4-7: thru-hike from hut to hut,
enjoying the alpine wildlife and Accomodations
resting with big meals 9 nights backcountry cabins
Day 8-9: hike along the ridge and 1 night in youth hostel
summit Mtns. Lafayette and Hale
Day 10-11: complete the trail &
celebrate together Challenge Level: 5
Hike along one of the most beautiful
sections of the Appalachian Trail - New
Hampshire’s rugged White Mountains.
Trekking from hut to hut, you’re sure to
discover breathtaking views, camaraderie,
and conquer new challenges. Join friends
and guides for this epic thru-hike!
UTAH KING'S
PEAK EXPLORER
June 14-18
Gr. 6-12
$395
Day 1: Hike back to valley and set Start/End Location
up camp near Dollar Lake Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC)
Day 2: Explore lake and streams
around your new home Accomodations
4 nights backcountry camping
Day 3: Six mile out and back push
to Summit King's Peak
Day 4: Pack up camp and
backpack out through forests Challenge Level: 5
Utah’s highest peak has drawn many
hikers to it’s challenge and beauty. This
50-miler out and back hike will have you
weaving through forests, along crystal
clear rivers, and through expansive glacial
valleys, all on your way to the rock-
scramble to reach the peak. Get ready to
see the brightest night sky you’ve ever
laid eyes on while camping under the
stars.
JAPAN
NAKASENDO
FIELD STUDY
June 16 - June 27
Gr. 8-11 | FULL FOR 2109
Day 1-3: bond with your team as Start/End Location
you explore Kyoto Osaka (ITM) /Tokyo (HND)
Day 4-7: hike the first section of
the Nakasendo experiencing the Accomodations
local customs and food 6 nights with local hosts
Day 8-10: finish the trail and 5 nights in youth hostels
explore Kiso Valley 1 night in mountain hut
Day 11- 13: hike Mt. Fuji and spend
Challenge Level: 4
a day in Tokyo
Follow the ancient roads of Samurai
through a section of post towns along the
old Nakasendo Way from Kyoto to Tokyo.
Stay in local Japanese inns, eat authentic
cuisine, and visit historic sites. Embrace a
new culture and step back into history as
you challenge yourself to walk these
history-rich cobblestones.
ICELAND
LAUGAVEGUR
EXPEDITION
July 14 - July 26
Gr. 9-12 | FULL FOR 2019
Day 1-3: hike and sea kayak near Start/End Location
Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF)
Day 4-7: day hike around
Landmannaulagar and begin trail Accomodations
Day 8-12: trek and camp along the 5 nights backcountry camping
Laugavegur's diverse landscapes 5 nights front country camping
of glaciers and volcanoes 2 nights backcountry cabin
Day 10-11: complete the "waterfall"
trail with Skogafoss and Vik Challenge Level: 7
Take a trip to another world - the land of
ice and fire! You trek for seven days along
the Laugaveger & Fimmvorduhals trails -
ranked in the top ten most beautiful in the
whole world - over volcanic lava fields and
past glaciers and geysers. Carrying all your
food and shelter makes this the ultimate
survival experience.ICELAND
LAUGAVEGUR
EXPEDITION
July 14 - July 26
12 Days
$995
Day 1-3: hike and sea kayak near Start/End Location
Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF)
Day 4-7: day hike around
Landmannaulagar and begin trail Accomodations
Day 8-12: trek and camp along the 5 nights backcountry camping
Laugavegur's diverse landscapes 5 nights front country camping
of glaciers and volcanoes 2 nights backcountry cabin
Day 10-11: complete the "waterfall"
trail with Skogafoss and Vik Challenge Level: 7
Take a trip to another world - the land of
ice and fire! You trek for seven days along
the Laugaveger & Fimmvorduhals trails -
ranked in the top ten most beautiful in the
whole world - over volcanic lava fields and
past glaciers and geysers. Carrying all your
food and shelter makes this the ultimate
survival experience.APPLICATION
Through our application process, we work
hard to ensure each child meets the physical
and social demands of their chosen program.
PROCESS
However, ultimately it is up to parents and
students to carefully read and understand
the requirements and preparations needed
for each trip.
1) Online Application & Deposit ($750)
2) Trip Placement Phone Call
3) Submit Parent Questionnaire
4) Submit Physician Report
5) Book Transportation & Prepare and
Pack Gear
HIT THE TRAIL!
APPLICATION DEADLINE
MAY 10SOME SAY WE'RE SEEKING THE
MEANING OF LIFE...
I think what they
mean is we're
seeking the
experience of
being alive.
JOSEPH CAMPBELLLET'S TALK!
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(801) 893 2458
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