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Welcome to day eighteen! Our apogee trips are keen to say hello from Alaska to Puerto Rico and everywhere in between. Join us for a day filled with adventure, bonding, and sunlight as our trips discover mountain tops, sand beaches, and forests with delight!
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Alaska Mountains & Coast (AKMC)
The crew hit the trails this morning with high energy excited to get into the backcountry! Today they hiked into the beautiful Chugach Park excited to set up camp in a place that never gets dark. Chugach is known for its beautiful display of mountains, glaciers, and wildlife, and is one of the four largest state parks in the USA!
Alps Explorer A (AXA)
After sixteen epic days on the trail, AXA got up ready to set sail. They packed their bags and headed to the airport where they said goodbye to their new cohort. Au revoir and bon voyage everyone!
Alps Explorer B (AXB)
A successful trip now coming to an end, AXB packed their bags and said au revoir to their new friends. Off to the airport and soon to be in flight, we wish everyone well on their travels home tonight!
Colorado’s Rocky Mountains (CRM)
Another day in the Rockies means another day hiking for the crew and even more epic views! CRM’s van (Patricia) turned one yesterday and the celebrations continued today. The team set up camp tonight in Estes Park feeling great and dreaming of tomorrow where climbing awaits!
Costa Rica Mountains & Coast (CRMC)
Today CRMC took a tour of the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park where they saw monkeys and looked skywards to see many species of tropical birds. The crew then headed to the white sand beaches to see the ocean and said “wow so blue!” After lunch the team took a trip to the town of Manuel Antonio and played some games to strengthen their growing friendship!
Caribbean Service Puerto Rico (CSPR)
Welcome to the first full day in Puerto Rico! Hooray!! The group started off their day of service in a great mood helping out with farm work to keep small farms part of Puerto Rico’s landscape of food. They got to try cherries and jackfruit and met a puppy (how cute). The afternoon was spent playing games and taking an ocean dip. What a great day 2 for the trip!
Caribbean Service Virgin Islands (CSVI)
The crew started their day with determination volunteering with an animal rescue organization. They tended to dogs with care and enjoyed the ocean air! In the evening the team got the chance to hit the water in kayaks and see magical glowing bioluminescence!
Europe Coast to Coast (ECC)
Bonjour from ECC! On their last day in France these strong bikers continued their advance. After a steep uphill section they got set for one of their longest downhill sections yet. The afternoon was spent playing volleyball and swimming in the pool. In the cool of the evening they settled into camp with no complaint in the official seat of the European parliament (Strasbourg).
Iceland Mountains & Coast (IMC)
This morning IMC got up with the sun ready to have lots of fun! They hiked up Hatta to the summit, and saw epic views of the landscape from it. On the top they played a game of dance and put on a wonderful performance. Back down the trail they went for a delicious lunch by the tent(s). They spent the afternoon at the hot tubs and on a beach with black sand, what a wonderful day to spend in Iceland!
Maine Coast Junior (MCJ)
MCJ started their day with a kayaking adventure in Casco Bay! They got to see Maine’s islands and green ocean waters – how grand! After kayaking they took a trip towards Acadia National Park, and spent the evening playing games and eating great food until it got dark. They headed to their beds under the stars with another day full of great memories playing back in their heads.
New England Mountains & Coast (NEMC)
Welcome to day three of NEMC! Today the crew headed out on a hike to find a view. They saw the tallest waterfall in New Hampshire, got a taste of the White Mountains, and had a ball! Back at camp the team played games where everyone was a winner, and gathered around the table for a delicious dinner!
Northwest Mountains & Coast (NWMC)
NWMC started today bright and early with an Olympic National Park journey! They spent the afternoon hiking on the beautiful peninsula and saw wildflowers. A delicious lunch they did devour! Back in camp they played some games to bond and have fun. What a great second day in Washington!
