Backpacking Trips

Whether hiking on Minnesota’s North Shore, on Isle Royale in Lake Superior, in Yellowstone National Park or in Montana’s Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, Menogyn backpacking is an excellent way for teens of all skill levels to experience the wonders of wild places!

Register today by downloading a 2012 catalog and registration form here.

Online registration available here. 

Backpacking campers can expect to:

• Learn how to properly fit and pack backpacks.
• Travel an average of 6-10 miles each day.
• See amazing landscapes.
• Relax, make friends, and share stories and experiences.
• Eat great food and help cook over a fire or camp stove.
• Learn to live simply, carrying everything you need on your back!

LE VOYAGE NOUVEAU

Superior Hiking Trail/Isle Royale • 8 or 11 days |Single Gender Groups

Entering grades 8-10

Campers learn the basics of wilderness backpacking during six days on the Superior Hiking Trail overlooking Lake Superior or 8 days in Isle Royale National Park. Groups hike well-maintained trails in the beautiful boreal forest and camp at designated campsites. Isle Royale campers often see moose and fox, and may even hear wolves.

ESPRíT D’AMITIé

NEW! Big Horn Mountains • 14  days |Single Gender Groups

Entering Grades 9-11

Campers will spend a week hiking in the Cloudpeak Wilderness Area in the Big Horn Mountain Range in Wyoming. Campers will learn the basics of mountain hiking and see some spectacular views.

JOIE DE TRAVAIL

Yellowstone National park • 20 – 22 days |Single Gender Groups

Entering grades 10-12

For 14-15 days, campers hike deep into the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming or the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Montana. Through mixed alpine terrain, at elevations up to 11,000 feet, campers learn the skills necessary to travel in the mountains. Previous wilderness experience is required. An application is required for new campers.