At Apogee Adventures, giving back is at the heart of what we do. Through our hiking, biking, and service trips for teens, we empower young adventurers to make a difference in the communities we visit, and by intentionally engaging with the beautiful natural spaces we explore, we aim to inspire the next generation of environmental
*Last substantive update, 2/6/2025. As students enroll and excitement for the summer builds, the preparation for adventure begins! And preparation looks different for every trip, from bicycle training rides to breaking in hiking boots. Preparation may also include major items like booking airfare. Our hope is that this blog post will help inform our families
By: Claudia Bueermann When talking with people about gearing up to head out for a “trip for work,” most folks don’t envision white sand beaches, snorkeling around islands, hiking small mountains, or paddling in bioluminescent bays. Every now and then, we here at Apogee have “pinch me” moments while working. I caught myself on our
It’s Superman! It’s a plane! No, no – it’s Apogee’s Early Bird Special! Donald Duck, Hedwig, the entire cast of the 2011 hit film Rio, and all other birds everywhere can’t stop talking about Apogee’s phenomenal Early Bird! We are very excited to open our 2023 enrollment and announce the return of Apogee’s extraordinary Early
Having the proper footwear is one of the most important things you can do to be well-prepared for a hiking or backpacking adventure. Exactly what the proper footwear is will depend on the activity you’re doing, your hiking or backpacking experience, and personal preference. That said, we can generally divide our desired footwear types into
While we’re still waiting on the first snow of the season here in Maine, we’re already excited for all that summer 2022 has to bring. We’re making our lists (and checking them twice!) to make sure everything’s in order for what we expect to be our best summer yet. As such, we wanted to share
Ahoy there, readers! Welcome aboard today’s nautical-themed blog post! With the help of our spyglass we can just begin to make out the end of the summer like a mirage on the distant horizon, but there’s still plenty of fun left to be had this season! Today, each intrepid Apogee crew took to the high
By: Will Robertson I slowed my bike to a halt and stepped off the saddle. I had just finished the “Pumps, Bumps, and Rollers” trail — an incredibly fun, windy, downhill ‘flow’ trail at the 18 Road Trail System in Fruita, Colorado. Around me, there were groups of other mountain bikers high-fiving and chatting about
By: Will Robertson Ever wondered what it takes to be a Master Writing Instructor on our Maine Coast College Essay Trip? I can tell you it takes much more than just owning a decidedly-cooler-than-average beard and a classy collection of stylish hats (although our instructor does happen to meet those “requirements”). It takes years of