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BOLD & GOLD EXPEDITION DESCRIPTIONS BOYS AND GIRLS OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE BOLD & GOLD EXPEDITION DESCRIPTIONS 1 WELCOME FROM THE BOLD & GOLD TEAM! To Our Old and New Friends, Welcome to our community! You have taken the first step to discovering what you are truly capable of. BOLD & GOLD is a program that will guide you to find the strength in yourself, in the community around you and in the outdoors. Whether it is exploring the old growth forest of North Cascades National Park, backpacking along the wild coastline of Olympic National Park, or summiting Mount Baker, you will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of nature, overcome challenges, try new things, and create lifelong friendships. We applaud you for taking the first step. While navigating the challenges of travel in the wilderness, we will help you embrace multicultural leadership by combining your unique self and our program’s values. You now have the chance to live beyond your wildest dreams! Thank you for seizing this opportunity and we look forward to hearing your stories when you return. In the words of Dr. Seuss: “You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” - See you soon! The BOLD & GOLD Team TABLE OF CONTENTS BOLD | 1-WEEK EXPEDITIONS 3 MAKE A SCENE: ART AND BACKPACKING IN THE NORTH CASCADES . 13 BACKPACKING AND FISHING IN THE NORTH CASCADES . 3 POETS AND PEAKS: EXPLORING WILD PLACES THROUGH BEYOND CITY LIMITS: CAMPING AND HIKING AT MT. RAINIER CREATIVE WRITING . 14 NATIONAL PARK. 3 SEA TO SUMMIT: ROCK CLIMBING AND HIKING AT MT. ERIE . 14 CALL OF THE NORTH CASCADES: BACKPACKING AND GOOFING OFF. 4 SHE-NANNIGANS! BACKPACKING AND GOOFING OFF. 15 CASCADE CHALLENGE: EXPLORATIONS IN LEADERSHIP BACKPACKING AND LEADERSHIP ON THE OLYMPIC COAST . .16 AND BACKPACKING. 4 FIRE AND ICE: A MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ADVENTURE TO MT. BAKER . 16 OLYMPIC COASTAL BACKPACKING . 5 MOUNTAINS AND MUSIC: MUSIC, BACKPACKING AND LEADERSHIP . 17 SEA TO SUMMIT: ROCK CLIMBING AND HIKING AT MT. ERIE . 6 RIVER AND ROCKS! RIVER RAFTING AND ROCK CLIMBING IN OREGON . 17 BOLD | 2-WEEK EXPEDITIONS 7 THE GREAT CANADIAN ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURE. 18 AMERICAN ALPS: BACKPACKING IN THE NORTH CASCADES . 7 THE JOURNEY TO OLYMPUS . 18 BACKPACKING AND LEADERSHIP ON THE OLYMPIC COAST. 7 CALL TO THE SUMMIT: A MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ADVENTURE. 8 CO-ED | 1-WEEK EXPEDITION 20 FIRE AND ICE: A MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ADVENTURE TO MT. BAKER . 8 BEYOND CITY LIMITS: CAMPING AND HIKING AT MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK. .20 RIVERS AND ROCKS! RIVER RAFTING AND ROCK CLIMBING IN OREGON . .9 AMERICAN ALPS: BACKPACKING IN THE NORTH CASCADES . .21 THE GREAT CANADIAN ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURE. 9 BACKPACKS AND KAYAKS: A PUGET SOUND ADVENTURE . 21 GOLD | 1-WEEK EXPEDITIONS 11 BACKPACKING AND LEADERSHIP ON THE OLYMPIC COAST . .22 BACKPACKING AND FISHING IN THE NORTH CASCADES . 11 CALL TO THE SUMMIT: A MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ADVENTURE. 22 BACKPACKING AND YOGA ON THE OLYMPIC COAST . .11 ART OF LEADERSHIP: A ROCK CLIMBING, BACKPACKING, BEYOND CITY LIMITS: CAMPING AND HIKING AT MT. RAINIER AND RAFTING ADVENTURE . 23 NATIONAL PARK. .12 POWERFUL GIFTS: BACKPACKING, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP . 23 CASCADE CHALLENGE: EXPLORATIONS IN LEADERSHIP WONDERS OF WASHINGTON: THREE NATIONAL PARKS AND BACKPACKING. .12 IN THREE WEEKS . 24 FIERCE AND FABULOUS: COURAGE AND LEADERSHIP ON THE OLYMPIC COAST . 13 LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) 26 BOLD | 1-WEEK EXPEDITIONS BACKPACKING AND FISHING IN THE NORTH CASCADES TRIP EXPERIENCE Entering Grades: 7-10 Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) BACKPACKING High in the Cascade Mountains is a land of clear mountain lakes, old growth forests, meadows filled with MOUNTAIN VIEWS wildflowers and snowcapped peaks where you will learn the basics of backpacking and fishing. Be captivated by dramatic mountain FOREST landscapes, fish for trout, and VIEWS develop leadership skills in ways you never thought possible. After taking on the challenge of the wilderness you will know you can overcome any obstacle placed FISHING before you. BEYOND CITY LIMITS: CAMPING AND HIKING AT MT. RAINIER TRIP EXPERIENCE NATIONAL PARK Entering Grades: 6-8 Physicality (out of five) GOOFING OFF Leadership Opportunity (out of five) AND GAMES Explore the beauty of Mt. Rainier National Park as you and your new friends get to know one of the most MOUNTAIN VIEWS beautiful areas in Washington. Visitors come from all over the world to marvel at the mountains and enjoy the wildflowers and lush forests that we’ll travel through. We will learn the basics of camping in a front-country FOREST campground and work our way up to one amazing VIEWS overnight backpacking trip. Enjoy s’mores, campfires, and majestic views on this fun-filled introduction to camping, hiking, and backpacking. Over the course of our journey we’ll learn wilderness cooking skills, low-impact travel, and appreciate the beauty of the moon and stars. You’ll go home with amazing new friends and memories for a lifetime. BOLD & GOLD EXPEDITION DESCRIPTIONS 3 BOLD | 1-WEEK EXPEDITIONS CALL OF THE NORTH CASCADES: BACKPACKING AND GOOFING OFF TRIP EXPERIENCE Entering Grades: 6-8 Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) BACKPACKING The North Cascades have drawn many great explorers, mountaineers, fishermen and poets with their high alpine meadows, huge clear lakes and stunning GOOFING OFF AND GAMES mountain peaks. Be the next to explore this wonderland as part of this expedition. You will be backpacking in the North Cascades National Park where you may see eagles and falcons, gaze upon incredible mountains, and MOUNTAIN share stories and s’mores around the campfire. VIEWS FOREST VIEWS CASCADE CHALLENGE: EXPLORATIONS IN LEADERSHIP TRIP EXPERIENCE AND BACKPACKING Entering Grades: 9-12 and Graduating Seniors Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) BACKPACKING Do you want to get more out of your summer vacation? Then accept the Cascade Challenge! This one-week backpacking expedition for high school aged students promises to be a highlight of your summer. You will spend this week exploring beautiful mountain landscapes MOUNTAIN VIEWS and swimming in glacier-fed lakes. You will meet new friends, bonding over your epic day on the trail while you cook meals by the fire underneath the starry sky. You will end this epic adventure with new wilderness travel skills, leadership tools, friends and memories that will last a lifetime. The leadership and technical skills that you gain on this trip will help you rise FOREST to any challenge you may face, both in the woods and back home! VIEWS BOLD & GOLD EXPEDITION DESCRIPTIONS 4 BOLD | 1-WEEK EXPEDITIONS OLYMPIC COASTAL BACKPACKING TRIP EXPERIENCE Entering Grades: 7-9 Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) BACKPACKING This journey is simply magic! A land of barking seals, massive trees, and constant waves – the Olympic Coast and the Pacific Ocean make the perfect classroom OCEAN VIEWS for this backpacking expedition. You will start in the rainforest and hike on the beach, where you may see eagles, seals and explore tide-pools filled with marine life. Your adventure will take you up and over headlands, FOREST camp each night just above the beach, watch dramatic VIEWS sunsets, and share stories around a campfire. OLYMPIC COASTAL BACKPACKING TRIP EXPERIENCE Entering Grades: 10-12 Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) BACKPACKING This journey is simply magic! A land of barking seals, massive trees, and constant waves – the Olympic Coast and the Pacific Ocean make the perfect classroom for this backpacking expedition. You will start in the rainforest and hike on the beach, where you may see eagles, OCEAN VIEWS seals and explore tide-pools filled with marine life. Your adventure will take you up and over headlands, camp each night just above the beach, watch dramatic sunsets, and share stories around a campfire. FOREST VIEWS BOLD & GOLD EXPEDITION DESCRIPTIONS 5 BOLD | 1-WEEK EXPEDITIONS SEA TO SUMMIT: ROCK CLIMBING AND HIKING AT MT. ERIE TRIP EXPERIENCE Entering Grades: 6-8 Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) ROCK CLIMBING Mt. Erie is a perfect place to learn to climb or fine-tune your rock climbing skills. Come see the view from the top and discover all this beautiful area has to offer! You will find yourself on trails that overlook the Puget Sound, encouraging others to challenge themselves to new OCEAN VIEWS heights. By the end of the week you will have a solid understanding of basic rock climbing and you’ll learn to trust and be responsible for others. Our skilled instructors will teach you what you need to know to go higher than you thought possible in one of the most dramatic places in Washington. FOREST VIEWS BOLD & GOLD EXPEDITION DESCRIPTIONS 6 BOLD | 2-WEEK EXPEDITIONS AMERICAN ALPS: BACKPACKING IN THE NORTH CASCADES TRIP EXPERIENCE Entering Grades: 9-12 and Graduating Seniors Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) BACKPACKING The North Cascades National Park is home to some of the most impressive mountains in MOUNTAIN VIEWS the country – also known as the American Alps. On this trip you will travel deep into the heart of this incredible landscape. Surrounded FOREST by mountains, glaciers, and VIEWS pristine alpine lakes you will have the chance to disconnect from the outside world and connect with yourself and those around you. You will face challenges, but the bonds that will be made and the sunsets that will be gazed upon will make it all worth it. BACKPACKING AND LEADERSHIP ON THE OLYMPIC COAST TRIP EXPERIENCE Entering Grades: 9-12 and Graduating Seniors Physicality (out of five) Leadership Opportunity (out of five) BACKPACKING Life is good on the Olympic Coast.