From the peaks of the Alps, and the windows of planes, from beneath the Californian red woods and giant waterfalls, our Apogee students saw new heights today. With some trips just starting and some coming to a close, day 14 brought the excitement of new faces and the appreciation of new friends!
Skip to a Specific Trip: AXA, AXB, CRM, CSVI, ECC, IMC, PC, PMC
Alps Explorer A (AXA)
Nestled beneath Mount Blanc (the highest peak in the Alps!) lies the village of Courmayeur and AXA! Today they left their secluded spot and took the epic cable car up Punta Helbronner, enjoyed 360 views of the snowy alps including the Matterhorn, and ate lunch under the sun. After heading back down the mountain the crew explored town, played some games and enjoyed some much deserved rest!
Alps Explorer B (AXB)
AXB hopped back on the TMB today hiking into the picturesque Val Ferret with views of the Pré de Bar glacier, Grandes Jorasses, and the Mount Blanc chain. The crew settled in for the night with Switzerland just out of view ready to greet them tomorrow!
Colorado’s Rocky Mountains (CRM)
Flying into the mile-high city the crew’s spirits were even higher as they were met with epic views of the Rockies and peaks they will soon summit! Once on the ground they traveled past more mountains and settled in for the night at Grand Lake with delicious food in their bellies and excitement for the days to come!
Caribbean Service Virgin Islands (CSVI)
Welcome to island time! After a successful airport pickup CSVI traveled to their accommodations ready to explore the Virgin Islands. The group bonded over games, riddles, and delicious food. What an awesome start to this adventure!
Europe Coast to Coast (ECC)
After 10 days of biking and exploring, the ECC crew took a much deserved rest day. They played games, went swimming, did laundry, and got prepared for the awesome days to come!
Iceland Mountains & Coast (IMC)
Kayaking AND hiking all in one day? IMC is living the Icelandic dream! The group started the day paddling around the bay under Mt. Kirkjufell, the most photographed mountain in all of Iceland, and finished up the morning with hot chocolate. After a trip to the hot tubs the crew cold plunged and set off to the epic 230 foot Grundarfoss waterfall. What a stellar day!
Pacific Coast (PC)
The team couldn’t get enough of the giant red woods yesterday and were pumped to continue along the Avenue of the Giants today! They rode past the beautiful Eel river, ate delicious sandwiches, and settled into camp ready to sleep under the stunning California stars. Another great day in the books!
Pyrenees Mountains & Coast (PMC)
PMC says Hola from Barcelona! The team spent the day exploring the city from the gothic quarter to the famous Sagrada Família and finished the day with a final dinner of delicious paella. Yum!
