Teen Summers

Backcountry Hiking & Camping (7–12 days)

Perfect for high-schoolers ready to unplug, these immersive treks wind through Glacier’s high passes or Yellowstone’s volcanic plateaus. Llamas or lightweight backpacks haul the gear, leaving teens free to focus on route-finding, Leave No Trace ethics, and confidence-building summit moments.

Intro to Wilderness (5–7 days)

For middle-schoolers or first-timers, gentle day hikes, campsite crafts, and stargazing sessions create just-right challenge without overwhelm. The shorter format offers a bite-size taste of adventure—ideal if your family’s still feeling out that first summer away.

River & Trail Combos (8–10 days)

Hike iconic ridgelines one day, float a turquoise river the next. Paddling workshops teach hydrology basics and swift-water safety, while campfire debriefs help teens connect environmental science to real-world stewardship.

Horsepacking Expeditions (8–12 days)

Saddle up for an Old-West style journey through Yellowstone’s backcountry. Riding sessions merge horsemanship with ecology: how hooves impact fragile soils, why wolf reintroduction matters to riparian zones, and more. Older teens can opt into advanced routes that layer on leadership roles like route planning and risk assessment.

Leadership Intensives (10–12 days)

For teens craving deeper growth, multi-week itineraries blend wilderness skills with peer-led decision-making. Think map-and-compass challenges, conservation service hours, and group discussions on environmental justice—all set against that epic Montana backdrop.