The Widjiwagan progression of challenge culminates with the advanced trips programs.
All of Widjiwagan's wilderness adventures, from the Introductory BWCA canoe trips to the Mountaineer or Voyageur expeditions, incorporate our mission to provide a fun, quality wilderness experience that fosters respect for self, community, and the environment. The advanced tripping program gives experienced, qualified campers the added challenge of traveling in more remote areas for a longer duration.
Campers who are currently in the 10 to 12 grades are eligible for advanced trips. They are invited to participate by demonstrating an enthusiasm for wilderness travel, initiative, and the ability to work well with others. These trips provide qualified campers the opportunity to continue to develop and refine their skills in the areas of wilderness travel, group dynamics, and leadership.
The invitation and registration process happens separately but concurrently to the regular camper registration.
Sessions from 28 to 29 days, 19 days on trail
Where: Recent groups have explored the Wind River range in Wyoming and the Sawtooth Wilderness Area in Idaho.
Sessions of 31 days, 22 days on trail
Where: Recent groups have traveled to the Bitterroots in Idaho, Northern Wind River Range in Wyoming and the Beartooth Range in Montana and Wyoming.
Sessions of 45-50 days, 35-40 days on trail
This trip travels to the mountain ranges of Alaska and Canada. Recent groups have hiked in Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Brooks Range of Alaska and Kluane National Park in the Yukon.
If you have been a Widji camper and are currently in grades 10 through 12 and are interested in receiving additional information about the advanced camper program for this summer, please contact Brian Geisler.
Be prepared to learn things you will know for the rest of your life.2011 Camper