Multisport Adventures

Pacific Northwest

"It is always a good idea to take some time for yourself-sometimes in order to realize your full potential, you need fresh air, real people, and amazing but simple living. You’ll find all this on Moondance.”
– Margaret Cheatham Williams, Charlotte, NC

Length:	Cost:	Highlights:
20 days	$ 3995	- Sea kayak through the San Juan Islands - Backpack through North Cascades National Park - Rock Climb at Oregon's famous Smith Rock State Park - Whitewater Raft the Deschutes River - Practice Leave No Trace outdoor ethics
Current grade:	Begins/ends:
8th - 11th, ages 14 - 18	Seattle, Washington
Dates:	Challenge level:
June 22 - July 11 July 15 - August 3	moderate

The Pacific Northwest is a land of rocky shores, cool spruce forests, and jagged summits that tower above spirited rivers. Desert canyons and glacier-carved alpine meadows beckon to be explored while the sapphire blue waters of the Pacific will entice you to linger in this home of orcas, bald eagles, and seals. Whether you are new to the backcountry or a seasoned veteran, after three weeks of adventure, you’ll come to know this land intimately – and may never want to leave.

TRIP GEAR - EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
We have made it easy to help you find the right gear for your adventure. We have partnered with Half-Moon Outfitters on approved gear. Purchase gear at Half-Moon Outfitters for your trip .

SEA KAYAKING - SAN JUAN ISLANDS
Learn the fundamentals of sea kayaking on a three-day expedition through the rich coastal ecosystem of the San Juan Islands. Pull out on remote beaches to camp for the night, and explore the diverse marine life that reside in the tide pools along these rocky shores.

BACKPACKING - NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
Backpack for seven days through North Cascades National Park, the centerpiece of an enormous, unbroken network of protected wilderness. Develop a rock-solid base of wilderness skills that will last a lifetime as you wander amid a rugged range of mountains often called "America's Alps" for their surpassing splendor.

ROCK CLIMBING - SMITH ROCK
Spend four days learning to climb amid the towering walls and bizarre formations at Smith Rock, one of the top areas in the U.S. climbing scene. Learn the fundamentals of safe climbing as you progress from simple top-roped challenges to more demanding multi-pitch routes.

WHITEWATER RAFTING - THE DESCHUTES RIVER
Spend two days learning to read whitewater and finesse a paddle as you raft through the Class II-IV rapids of the Deschutes River. Spend your final nights in a field beneath the clear air and star-filled skies of the high desert of central Oregon.

Multisport Adventures

Pacific Northwest

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