Category: Summer Blog

Day 16: Fun Facts From Far and Wide!

Enrollment for our 2026 trips is open! Check out details on our early bird discount here to save $300 on your 2026 Apogee tuition and peruse our 2026 trip offerings (including a brand new itinerary!). Join us as we journey through picturesque Swiss valleys, secluded Icelandic waterfalls, and sparkling Caribbean waters . Of course, we

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Day 15: Apogee trip haikus from me to you :)

Fifteen days of trips Smiles, laughter, around the world Life is good today Well folks, we held out as long as we could, but our fans out there have been relentlessly asking, so here it is. Ready or not, here comes the haiku blog post. Disclaimer: I’m no professional poet or English major, so bear

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Day 14: Rivers, Glaciers, and Waterfalls

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

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Day 13: Hot Springs, Baguettes, and Fairies

Join us as we journey from the mystical redwood forests to enchanting Icelandic hot springs, and everywhere in between. Of course, we included a superstitious tidbit for each trip, because it’s day thirteen! Skip to a Specific Trip: AXA, AXB, CRMC, DEX, ECC, IMC, NWMC, PC, PMC, VM Alps Explorer A (AXA) Kendall and Otto’s group says “ciao”

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Day 12: The Twelve Days of Campmas, Trailmas, and Gigglemas

Cut to the campfire carols and hang up your hiking socks by the chimney! Today we are celebrating the 12 epic days out in the field of apo-family dinners and gifts of gorp. In honor of jingling into Day Twelve, today’s blog will be sprinkled with the Apogee spirit – and so many puns you

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Day 11: Miles, Mountains & Memories

From the high peaks of the Alps and Pyrenees to the tropical shores of Costa Rica, our student crews are embracing every moment of their adventures. Whether biking through European countryside or paddling Maine’s coast, Day Eleven brought exciting adventures in gorgeous places! Skip to a Specific Trip: AXA, AXB, CRMC, DEX, ECC, NWMC, PC, PMC, VM Alps Explorer

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Day 10: Surprises, Sendoffs, and Celebrations

Day Ten was full of surprises for our groups! Some crews crossed borders, others celebrated birthdays in style, and a few said their first Apogee goodbyes – indeed, the very first goodbyes of the Apogee summer! From mountain trails to beach sunsets, everyone made the most of the day. Read on to see what each

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Day 9: Day nine was oh so fine

From the island of St. Croix to the base of Mont Blanc, our Apogee Adventures are moving, grooving, and having a grand ol’ time. Today we highlight the finer things in Apogee life, from the highest point in Maine to the backcountry of Spain and everywhere in between. Skip to a Specific Trip: AXA, AXB, CRM,

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Day 8: Happy Fourth of July from Near and Far

It is the Fourth of July here in America but our trips are celebrating worldwide!! This blog is celebrating the accomplishments of all of our students and leaders out there in the field. So put on your party hats, blow your party horns, and enjoy the pictures of all the fun being had around the

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Day 7: Week One, Worn and Wowed

Across mountains, coastlines, and quiet farm fields, our Apogee groups were out making the most of another incredible day. Whether hiking, biking, paddling, writing, or volunteering, each crew embraced their unique experiences with energy, curiosity, and big smiles. From challenge day hikes to rest days in the city, today was full of the kind of

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