Tier 3 - Capstone ExpeditionsPotential

Olympic National Park

Washington
Cost
$1400-1800
Duration
8-10 days
Age Range
15-18
Difficulty
advanced
Trip Details
Activity Type
alpine
Region
pacific-nw
Distance from Muncie
flight-required
🥾Why This Trip?

Olympic National Park is three parks in one: temperate rainforest, alpine mountains, and wild Pacific coast. You can design a trip that moves through all three ecosystems - starting in the Hoh Rainforest (massive trees, moss everywhere, feels prehistoric), climbing into the Olympics' alpine zone (glaciers, meadows, mountain goats), then hiking the coast (sea stacks, tide pools, beach camping). The diversity is unmatched. The Olympic Wilderness teaches boys that 'wilderness' isn't one thing - it's forests, mountains, oceans, and everything between. This is the expedition for crews who want variety, challenge, and scenery that changes every day.

Highlights
  • Rainforest to alpine transition
  • Pacific coast section
  • Three ecosystems in one
Prerequisites & Requirements
  • Two Tier 2 trips completed
  • Diverse terrain experience
  • Wilderness first aid
Trip Status

⭐ Potential: This trip is ready to go and could replace or supplement scheduled trips with minimal planning.

All logistics, costs, and prerequisites are well-defined. Ready to schedule when needed.