How To: Leave No Trace

& posted in Miscellaneous, Educational

If you are an Apogee alum and/or an avid outdoors person, then you have likely seen and heard the term “Leave No Trace,” or just “LNT.” But what is LNT? And, with a group of 14 explorers, how do we put LNT into practice on our programs? First, we’ll run through the general Leave No… Read more »

A (Mostly Comprehensive) Guide to Food on Apogee Trips

& posted in Educational

Meals are a huge part of every Apogee trip, and good or bad food can make or break an experience – which is why we work so hard to provide simple, tasty, nutritious, and plentiful meals – for all of our students, every day. The focus on meals during an Apogee trip starts at our… Read more »

Happy Feet: How to Choose the Best Footwear for your Hiking Trip

& posted in Educational

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… Read more »