Learn to survive in the most primitive environment with our talented Telluride Academy backcountry specialists. This immersive week-long adventure of high-alpine, off-the-grid living will include workshops on safe mountain travel, navigation, foraging, fire starting, shelter building and more. Accessed by a short trek into the backcountry, students will live in the massive mountain lodge of High Camp Hut. This alpine campus is fully equipped with a kitchen, lounging areas, wood burning stove and cozy sleeping quarters! From our base at High Camp, we’ll trek through dense forests and into grand, rolling meadows where we can practice our survival skills far from any signs of civilization. Students will be given survival scenarios that they will work through both as a team and through friendly competition. On our final evening, students will put their survival skills to the test in the ultimate game of SURVIVOR, followed by a relaxing celebration in the outdoor, wood-burning hot tub. You will leave this week equipped with all the skills you need to survive in the remote and rugged wilderness!
*Students are required to provide their own proper trekking backpack and sleeping bag for this program.
Important Notes: This is a great intro backpacking program! The trail to High Camp is two-miles with moderate grade. Students should feel comfortable hiking this trail with some weight on their backs. High Camp sits at over 11,000 feet. We recommend arriving to Telluride a few days early for any student prone to altitude sickness.
Please click here to read our overnight policy.
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday
Double overnight begins on Tuesday.
2023 CAMP DATES:
- June 19 – 22
