What ages does High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb accept?

High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb is open to children ages 18–25. 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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb cost?

High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb publishes $1,700/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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb's hours?

High Sierra Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb?

High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 years of operating history. 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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb provide lunch?

Yes — High Sierra Pathfinder 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.

▌ Adventure · Ages 18–25

High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb

El Portal · $1,700/week · ★ 4.0 (3 reviews)

A 30-day High Sierra backpacking and rock climbing expedition for young adults, focusing on leadership and wilderness

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound High Sierra Pathfinder course is an overnight wilderness expedition for high school students, focusing on backpacking and rock climbing. The Outward Bound organization, founded by Kurt Hahn, has been operating for 80 years, indicating extensive experience in outdoor education. While this specific course does not have individual Google reviews, Outward Bound as a whole has a strong reputation, with Outward Bound California having a 4.9-star rating from over 200 Google reviews, often praising the transformative experiences and skilled instructors. The website mentions that all instructors undergo extensive training and background checks, ensuring participant safety. The program is designed to foster self-reliance, teamwork, and leadership through challenging outdoor activities in the High Sierra. The organization is a nonprofit, dedicated to experiential education.

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Since 194680+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 18–25

High Sierra Pathfinder 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: 1946 (80 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 18–25
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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb

What ages does High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb accept?: High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb is open to children ages 18–25. 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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb cost?: High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb publishes $1,700/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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb's hours?: High Sierra Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb?: High Sierra Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 years of operating history. 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 Pathfinder Backpack & Rock Climb provide lunch?: Yes — High Sierra Pathfinder 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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