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Himalayas Expedition

Himalayas

Adventure Treks offers wilderness expeditions for teenagers, focusing on outdoor skills, leadership development, and cultural immersion in various global loc...

▌ Editor's read The Adventure Treks website loads successfully and details a variety of wilderness expeditions for teenagers, including a 'Himalayas Expedition'. The 'About Us' page states the organization has been operating for 50 years, founded by Scott Gordon. They explicitly mention a staff-to-student ratio of 1:5 and that all staff undergo extensive background checks, including criminal and driving record checks. The program type is overnight, focusing on adventure travel and skill development. While not ACA accredited, Adventure Treks has a strong online presence with a Google rating of 4.9 stars from 144 reviews, with themes frequently praising the transformative experiences and dedicated staff. The owner type appears to be for-profit. Social media handles for Instagram (@adventuretreks) and Facebook (adventuretreks) are easily found on their website.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Himalayas Expedition 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
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: 1030 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
  • Phone: (828) 698-0399
  • Cost notes: $6,295 for 18 days USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Himalayas Expedition

What ages does Himalayas Expedition accept?
Himalayas Expedition 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 Himalayas Expedition cost?
Himalayas Expedition doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $6,295 for 18 days USD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Himalayas Expedition?
Himalayas Expedition is operated by a private business, with 50 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 Himalayas Expedition provide lunch?
Himalayas Expedition does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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