ESCAPE 1.0 is a five-day, four-night outdoor education experience

designed to immerse students in nature, build community, and foster

independence, curiosity, and self-reflection. Located in the Tahoe National

Forest outside of Nevada City, California, this program introduces students

to the fundamentals of backcountry travel, outdoor living, and

environmental stewardship in a supportive, experiential setting.

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Students will carry their own backpacks, learn to navigate using map and

compass, explore cross-country routes, and participate in a variety of

personal and group challenges. Through shared adventure, reflection, and

creativity, ESCAPE 1.0 nurtures self-confidence, resilience, and

appreciation for the natural world.

ESCAPE 2.0 is suitable for participants with ESCAPE 1.0 or prior backpacking experience and offers a deeper immersion into self-reliance, teamwork,

and outdoor living. This true backpacking expedition challenges students

to become active stewards of their own experience — carrying their own

food and kitchen supplies, navigating daily route changes, and setting up

new camps as they move through the backcountry.

 

Participants take full ownership of their expedition: they prepare their own

meals, manage their personal and group gear, and make decisions as a

team. Through lessons in navigation, wilderness ethics, backcountry

cooking, and self-leadership, students gain confidence and competence in

remote environments.

ESCAPE 2.0 Empower Her is suitable for female participants with ESCAPE 1.0 or prior backpacking experience and offers a deeper immersion into self-reliance, teamwork,

and outdoor living. This true backpacking expedition challenges students

to become active stewards of their own experience — carrying their own

food and kitchen supplies, navigating daily route changes, and setting up

new camps as they move through the backcountry.

 

Participants take full ownership of their expedition: they prepare their own

meals, manage their personal and group gear, and make decisions as a

team. Through lessons in navigation, wilderness ethics, backcountry

cooking, and self-leadership, students gain confidence and competence in

remote environments.

ESCAPE 3.0 is designed for adults seeking to unplug and restore inner balance by connecting with nature and each other amidst the beautiful, sub-alpine scenery of the Tahoe National Forest in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

This 5-day, 4-night program includes daily hiking, optional activities like yoga and meditation, and exercises in mindfulness, self reflection, and empowerment. Nutritious, health-conscious meals that promote vitality and sustained energy in the backcountry are included.

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Add tent and sleeping pad rental and pre-setup for $200. We'll hike it in! (sleeping bag remains the responsibility of the participant)