Already contemplating your 2013 vacation plans? We just launched hundreds of new adventures that will get you out there without breaking the bank. Whether you’re seeking lodge-based explorations or supported treks, backpack journeys leisurely to strenuous, or vacations near home or in far-flung destinations, you can be sure to find a trip that feels like it was designed for you.
Check out some of our brand new itineraries like culture, conservation, and wildlife in Borneo, Malaysa, world-class mountain biking on Alaska’s Kenai peninsula, or paddling the rivers and lakes of Thoreau’s iconic Maine Woods route. Or join us on a tried-and-true classic like backpacking the Great Western Divide in Sequoia National Park, California, family rafting in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, or a hiking vacation on Newfoundlands East Coast Trail.
What’s more, we also run trips for specific audiences including women, beginners, seniors, and multigenerational families.
Check out a few of our featured picks below, or browse the full lineup by activity, destination, date, or price. As always, you can book your reservation right here on our website or call (415) 977-5522 to secure a spot by phone.
Exploring the Adirondacks, New York, Jul 14–19, 2013.
Get to know New York's ancient Adirondacks--the largest park in the Lower 48! We'll camp beside a peaceful lake, spend a day kayaking, and whitewater raft on the Hudson River. More »
Across the High Emigrant Wilderness, California, Jul 18–25, 2013.
Backpack both on and off-trail past gentle granite domes, colorful volcanic ridges, and abundant wildflowers on a classic journey from Sonora Pass toward Yosemite's northern boundary. More »
Family Ramble, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, Jul 20–27, 2013.
Bring your family and explore the beauty of the Rockies with a former park ranger. From our comfortable lodge, we'll dayhike to alpine meadows, high country lakes, waterfalls, and the Continental Divide. More »
Family Multi-Sport Unplugged in Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania, Aug 5–11, 2013.
Float down rapids, shoot down hard-rock water slides, hike and bike rustic trails, and make new friends beside the campfire on this multisport sampler in one of the East Coast's top parks, More »
Women's Adventure High in Wyoming's Wind River Range, Aug 9–17, 2013.
Hike the majestic Wind River Range with a group of vivacious female backpackers, visiting pristine valleys, wildflower-strewn meadows, and passes with spectacular views of snowcapped mountains. More »
Superior Dayhiking on the Superior Hiking Trail, Minnesota, Aug 11–17, 2013.
Visit the premier hiking trail in the Midwest for 50 miles of day hikes, panoramic views of Lake Superior, pristine inland lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and nights in a cozy lodge. More »
20s and 30s Evolution Basin Backpack, Sequoia National Park, California, Jul 27–Aug 3, 2013.
Journey through one of the most gorgeous areas of the Sierra with other adventures in their 20s and 30s. Hard work will be rewarded with awesome meals, engaging conversation, and unforgettable views. More »
Forbidden Heart of the Rainbow, Navajo Indian Reservation, Arizona and Utah, Sep 15–21, 2013.
Hike one of the most isolated and beautiful canyons in the Southwest looking for fossils, petroglyphs, and Ancestral Puebloan ruins. We'll also visit the world's largest natural stone bridge. More »
Building the Pine Mountain Trail, Kentucky and Virginia, Sep 29–Oct 5, 2013.
Revel in fall colors on the unspoiled ridges of the southern Appalachians as we construct a new hiking trail. Great food and hot showers await back at our campground. More »
Carnival of Colors: Autumn in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, Oct 13–19, 2013.
Visit this ancient and unique national park as the leaves shift to a collage of reds, yellows, and browns. Varied day hikes will offer spectacular vistas and wooded wonders. More »
