Expeditions for Ages 13 – 14

River and Mountain Adventure

18 Days | July 3 – July 20

Deer Hill’s classic combination of river exploration, backpacking in the high country, and Native American service gives the beginning explorer the chance see a bit of everything the Southwest has to offer. A multi-day river expedition on the San Juan River leads you to a community service project and cultural immersion in Navajo Nation. Cap your experience with a multi-day backpacking trip in the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Click the link below for a full program itinerary and to apply.

River and Mountain Adventure

The canyons, the service and the mountains brought new experiences and meaning, yet the mountains provided an environment in which all my lessons and experiences came together. The hikes in the mountains opened my eyes to my own strengths both physically and as a leader, and provided a new appreciation for these activities, journeys and the wilderness. The times in which the instructors recognized my strengths were reassuring and motivating. But also, when the instructors forced you to learn without assistance were more memorable because it pushed me out of my comfort zone into a place where they knew I would succeed despite the obstacles and danger. This is why a leadership course is the most meaningful of all the courses.

Isabelle, participant