High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb
A 14-day High Sierra alpine backpacking and rock climbing expedition for LGBTQ+ teens.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing an Outward Bound High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb course for high school students. Outward Bound as an organization has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with themes often highlighting transformative experiences and skilled instructors. While this specific course is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as a larger entity is known for its rigorous safety standards and experiential learning approach. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in wilderness medicine. This is an overnight program focused on wilderness skills, leadership, and self-discovery. The organization is a nonprofit, and its social media handles are @outwardbound on Instagram and OutwardBound on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: Full Day
- Address: Outward Bound California, 1550 Yosemite Valley Rd, El Portal, CA 95318
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb
- What ages does High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb accept?
- High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb cost?
- High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb's hours?
- High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb?
- High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb provide lunch?
- Yes — High Sierra LGBTQ+ Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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