Option 4: Alpine Expedition Camp
13 days, 12 nights
Session 8 & Session 9 (July 23-Aug 4)
Are you ready to take a peak? How about a bunch of peaks? Campers will begin their alpine adventure at YMCA Camp Santa Maria, and after training and mentorship, they depart to conquer a series of Colorado’s famous 14ers with their group during a
combination of day and overnight trips. They will return to camp with new skills, summit stories, lifelong friendships, a strengthened sense of self and nurtured confidence.
On basecamp, as campers acclimate, they will begin with developing their camping and hiking skills, including camp cooking, group and wildlife safety, water filtration and shelter building. Once they leave for their trip, their gear and supplies will
be based out of a camp vehicle, which they will restock after day trips and multiple one-night backcountry camping trips. When they descend from the summit, they can look forward to a hearty dinner and s’mores to refuel for the next day. Importantly,
they learn and put into practice Leave No Trace principles relative to backpacking and the area they are in. Campers will return to camp in time to recharge and participate in closing campfire. Campers may bring their own overnight packs and sleeping
pads if they would like; however, they are not required. This backpacking expedition is very much weather dependent and may be adapted depending on external circumstances.
Sample Daily Schedule
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