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Girls Adventure Camps         Girls Summer Camps in Washington

This Washington girls adventure camp stirs up our enthusiasm for wild places in the Pacific Northwest. The North Cascades area is wet on the west side and dry on the east, which finds us continually inspired with the diversity of our landscapes of jagged pinnacle peaks, blanketed forests, saltwater shorelines, and clear cool rivers! With a spectacular backpacking trip this session is sure to please returning Alpengirls looking for a new location along with great ocean kayaking. New Alpengirls with great enthusiasana (a new yoga pose we created) are also highly encouraged to join us on this awesome loop around the North Cascades!

Sea Kayaking: With professional local guides we'll explore the beautifully rugged shoreline of Bellingham Bay and Lummi Island on our 2-day overnight expedition in Northwest Washington. Sea kayaking is a stable and safe way to learn about wild harvesting and the ocean environment and to catch a glimpse of eagles, otters and seals with pups! Sea kayaking in Washington is a favorite activity with past Alpengirls, these days will inspire you to join us again for sea kayaking in Alaska or Norway in your near future with Alpengirl.

Forest Backpacking: Wilderness travel basics and Leave No Trace skills are taught right from the beginning on all Alpengirl trips and are relied upon throughout this 14-day adventure. Five days of introductory backpacking 3-7 miles each day with little elevation gain along Ross Lake in North Cascades National Park is a real treat for our Alpengirl Goddesses! The finale of this backpacking trip is an attempt at summiting Desolation Peak, we'll leave our heavy packs behind and hike 7 miles straight up to the Peak, campers may choose going a little way up or all the way to the summit! During the backpacking days, each of you will carry your own gear plus some group gear; your load is about 30% of your body weight. The weight you carry is dependent on your physical size and ability. Backpacking will feel difficult to if you have never tried it before. This backpacking trip is meant to challenge you and allow you to feel the rewards of your efforts as well as prove to you that it is FUN! After this hike, you'll be convinced, YOU Belong Outside!

Rock Climbing: A morning introduction to basic rock climbing skills on rock walls in the Mazama area near the famous Goat Wall. Whether you are a 5.12 climber or have never been climbing outdoors before, there are climbs for all levels. With rope handling, safety talks and communication basics on the ground, climbing shoes, helmets, and harnesses are fitted, then we head out for the rocks! You'll spend the afternoon getting hands-on coaching in technique, belaying your friends, and successful climbing! Many climbs are set up simultaneously, so you can take turns between belaying and snacking on lunch. Many girls enthusiastically strive to reach the top of each climb but rappelling (lowering yourself from the top back to the ground) remains the highlight of the day. Swimming in Lake Chelan, a glacier carved gorge filled with crystal clear mountain water, or jumping in the local river after a day of rock climbing is a refreshing treat you won't soon forget!

Final Celebration: A pizza party celebration and souvenir shopping await us in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, you won't have time to waste, there are tons of shops, mini golfing and more available to us on this final day of camp!