NOLS Adirondack Service Expedition – 18 to 22 Only

Surprise yourself with how far you can go.

On this course, you’ll combine backpacking with service work. Some days you’ll team up with a Forest Ranger on a project, like building a new bridge or upgrading an old campsite. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to have a job in land management. Other days, you’ll pack up your backpack and move to a new campsite. On the way, you’ll learn important outdoor skills like reading a map and decision making. You’ll test out your leadership style with the help of your instructors and your peers. You’ll grow close with your group as you tackle the challenges of backpacking in the woods and your service projects together.

Doing trail work and backpacking are tough, but it’s worth it. By the end of this trip, you’ll contribute to a service project you can feel proud of, form new friendships, and bring home experiences and memories you’ll always have. So go ahead and do something big this summer with this service trip in the Adirondacks.