Compare Southwest Alpine Backpacking, Canyoneering & Rafting by Outward Bound

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Trip	Southwest Alpine Backpacking, Canyoneering & Rafting by Outward Bound 5 \| Excellent 36 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Customize

Duration	24 days
Price From	$ 4,695
Price Per Day	$ 196
Highlights	This is a outdoor leadership course designed for age range 16 and Up Build core skills: Learn and practice wilderness, teamwork and leadership skills. Form a crew that supports and encourages one another, and in the thick of challenges, discover there is more in you than you know. Practice Outward Bound values: Learn to incorporate Outward Bound values into everyday life by pushing your own limits and seeking challenge as an opportunity for personal growth. Demonstrate mastery: As the course nears the end, take on more leadership and decision-making responsibilities. Work together to apply new skills and achieve team goals during this final phase of the expedition. What you’ll learn: Return home a stronger, more resilient individual. Discover increased self-confidence, improved leadership, and a desire to make a difference.
Trip Style	Group tour
Lodging Level	Standard
Physical Level	4- Strenuous
Travel Themes	High Adventure Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
Countries Visited	United States
Cities and Attractions	Canyonlands National Park San Juan Islands
Flights & Transport	Ground transport included
Activities	Canoeing Hiking Nature Rafting Rock Climbing
Meals Included	N/A
Description	This expedition includes alpine backpacking in the La Sal Mountains, canyon backpacking and canyoneering in or around Canyonlands National Park and rafting on the Colorado or the San Juan River.

Itinerary: Southwest Alpine Backpacking, Canyoneering & Rafting

Day 1

Course start

Day 2-9

Rafting on the San Juan River or Desolation Canyon, rock climbing, day hikes to ruins and rock art

Day 10-14

Transfer to canyon backpacking, rappelling, service project

Day 15-23

Backpacking in the mountains, day hikes, peak attempt, solo

Day 24

Final challenge event and course end

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