WILD PNW Itinerary

WILD: Pacific NW

WILD Course Length: 7 Days Cost: $2,095

 

Here’s a glimpse into all that awaits you in the Pacific Northwest!

Explore downtown Seattle & Pike Place Market | Spend the week in a secluded mountain lodge | Get Wilderness First Aid Certified | Practice Teamwork & Leadership Development | Snowshoe through the Cascade Mountains | Ski, Snowboard or Sled on Private Ski Hill | Receive International Guiding Certificate

Day 1

Arrival & explore downtown Seattle

Arrive in Downtown Seattle and enjoy a free day exploring Pike Place Market and other local attractions while the rest of your group arrives!

Day 2-3

Wilderness First Aid Training

Trip Commencement: Upon meeting your transport to the course location at 6:30am.  Drive to our course location and check in to our rustic mountain lodge. After a tour of the surroundings and group orientation, we’ll jump straight into Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training! Spend the next 2 days completeing your WFA training with a combination of in-class learning and field scenarios in the surrounding wilderness.

Day 4

Outdoor Leadership & Risk Managment

Spend the day practicing field scenarios in risk management, outdoor leadership, teamwork, wilderness skills & decision-making while trekking through the Cascade Mountains. We’ll also learn how to build snow caves and igloos!

Day 5

Apply your knowledge

Apply all the new knowledge, skills and concepts learned throughout the week as you work in teams to plan our final expedition for the following day.  Spend the afternoon skiing, snowboarding or sledding on our private ski hill or just relaxing at the lodge!

Day 6-7

Final expedition & certificate ceremony

Join your team on our final assessment through the Snoqualmie backcountry!  That night it’s back to Seattle for one final night of reflection and celebration.

TRIP END: After the final certificate ceremony. Get some good rest at our accommodations before making your flight home the following day. 



What's Included

When you travel with GIVE, you won’t be surprised by hidden fees upon arrival. Dive into all that’s included in our all-in-one trip prices.

  • All accommodations
  • Transportation (not including flights)
  • 3 meals per day & clean drinking water
  • 24/7 guide support 
  • All adventures and cultural experiences
  • Funding for volunteer projects & sustainability initiatives
  • Pre-trip & in-transit support from GIVE’s Travel Specialists
  • Access to your personalized GIVE Profile
  • Access to GIVE’s preferred insurance & flight partners
  • Trip preparation tools, guides and checklists
  • Access to GIVE’s Ambassador Community post-trip

Simply put: we care. GIVE goes above and beyond for our travelers before, during and after your trip. See all that’s included in your GIVE trip here!

What's Not Included

Honestly, pretty much everything except your flights, insurance and travel documents, but GIVE will help you organize all that! Dive into what’s included here.

* GIVE reserves the right to change program dates
* Winter trips are slightly shorter due to school/holiday breaks

 

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