Like the tip-tap of reindeer feet on the roof, the Apogee Holiday Hoodie sale is one of the most anticipated events of the holiday season! This year’s Holiday Hoodie is the very same American Apparel 100%-cotton pullover fleece hoodie issued to our field staff in advance of the summer season. Our hoodies are certainly comfortable, but stylish and
By: Jack Messerly If you’ve ever wondered how Apogee trips go from a twinkle in a Director’s eye to a fully-fledged Apogee Adventure, read on! When Apogee’s Directors (Chevin, as Chad and Kevin are less-formally known) give you a chance to fly to Colorado for a week, photograph bugling elk, and hike to beautiful mountain lakes
Apogee is rooted in humble beginnings – we started with only two trips and a total of 15 students in 2002. Fifteen years later, Apogee’s roots are firmly planted, proudly welcoming nearly 600 students in 2016 and running 43 trips in stunning locations all over the world. While our growth can be contributed to numerous
Ahhhhh, sweet fall! Spiced cider, a little nip in the air, pumpkins just begging to be carved – and that autumnal classic … the Apogee Early Bird. That’s right – the Bird is a-flying once again! If you missed it last year, the Early Bird is a great, no-risk way to save $250 on Apogee’s
By Michael Kravitz and Gracie Wright Whether it be in Geneva, Quebec, or San Francisco, all over the world Apogee trips are coming to an end. This part of the summer is always bittersweet: while we are happy that all of our trips have run so smoothly and safely, we are saddened to say goodbye to
By Michael Kravitz & Gracie Wright Even though there are only TWO (yes, I said it – TWO!) more days of adventures this summer, it doesn’t mean the fun has stopped. From sea kayaking, to summiting Mt. Katadhin, to exploring cities far and wide, the good times just keep on rolling! Maine Coast Junior (MCJ3): After
By: Michael Kravitz and Gracie Wright Pull back the throttle, cool down the pistons, and get out the landing pad – we have some Apogee spaceships that are preparing for touchdown! The monumental endings of our America Coast to Coast cycling trips are just the beginning of trips wrapping up across the country. We have Vermontsters
By Michael Kravitz & Grace Wright (and a lil’help from Hannah) We’ve been watching the summer pass us by from the comfort of our office chairs, and it seems as though in the blink of an eye it’s already August 10th. Today our hikers, bikers, paddlers, and all-around adventurers are spread out exploring some of the most
By: Apogee’s Assistant Directors Poets This time of year is like no other The office is busy – our hearts are aflutter! With rounds 2 and 3 of our trips in the field Endless adventurous memories, they’ll yield! Without a doubt ’tis a great time of season so sit back and enjoy our rhymes
By Michael Kravitz and Izzy Janzen Out in the Apogee world, it’s been quite a day. We had our 53rd and final trip start of the Apogee summer, sending our Maine Coat Junior 3 into the field. We can’t believe it’s that time in the summer – the end of the beginnings, or is it