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Calling all cowgirls! The family owned and operated Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland, Colorado is the perfect landing spot for your next mountain adventure. Spend each day as you please, whether horseback riding, tacking and grooming your horse, or hiking on ranch property. This trip caters to riders of all abilities; the experienced wranglers at Sylvan Dale will match you with the perfect horse to fit your needs and goals. Ranch amenities include a heated outdoor pool, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, volleyball, horseshoes, and line dancing. This is the 'big kid' summer camp you've been waiting for! Maximum group size: 20.

Have you been dying to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, but you just cannot see carrying a heavy pack and sleeping in shelters without a hot shower? We have the perfect solution- slackpacking! Hike a new section every day and get picked up at the end for a hot meal, shower, and a comfortable bed in a modern lodgings.

Escape with Adventures in Good Company to the classic coastal gem of Newport, Rhode Island. Spend your days discovering the old-world charm surrounding Narragansett Bay and beautiful Block Island via lobster boat, ferry, bicycle, and foot.

Exercise your mind and body and refresh your soul on the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe. This mountain paradise will provide our group a healthy dose of nature and countless outdoor activities.

From Anchorage to Fairbanks, we'll hike through boreal forests and over alpine tundra, look for Alaskan wildlife, raft a whitewater river, and spend time in Denali National Park. During our week we will discover the wide diversity of Alaska's natural beauty and meet a few of its characters along the way.

Have you been dying to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, but you just cannot see carrying a heavy pack and sleeping in shelters without a hot shower? We have the perfect solution- slackpacking! Hike a new section every day and get picked up at the end for a hot meal, shower, and a comfortable bed in a modern lodgings.

Exercise your mind and body and refresh your soul on the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe. This mountain paradise will provide our group a healthy dose of nature and countless outdoor activities.

The Via Alpina is a famous trekking route that traverses 8 different countries in the Alpine region of Europe. We will be trekking on the Switzerland portion of the trail. This route runs through wildflower meadows, up steep and rocky hiking trails, past rushing waterfalls. Every day will be filled with beauty and vistas as far as the eye can see. To be as eco-friendly and local as possible, we will take advantage of the Swiss transportation system to get to and from different trailheads. We will be rewarded by our long days on the trail with delicious Swiss meals at the end of each day, with options to try the famous fondue, raclette, and of course Swiss chocolate.

Let the beauty and solitude of Maine's north woods inspire you on this writing retreat facilitated by AGC guide and professional outdoor writer, Jenny O'Connell. Writers of all genres and levels are invited to hike, paddle, raft, and learn together in this iconic and peaceful setting.

If you long to hike in the mountains but lack the knowledge and skills that only come from years of experience, this trip is for you. We combine mountain hiking in the Snowy Range with instruction in everything you need to know: basic technique, clothing and equipment, conditioning and nutrition, safety considerations, trip planning, weather, and navigation with map and compass. The Snowy Range of Wyoming provides a fantastic setting for this challenging day hiking trip with a focus on acquiring or refining high altitude skills, as well as enjoying alpine beauty. This wild west setting is full of granite spires, crystalline lakes, and cowboy sunsets. We'll hike among fields of brilliant wildflowers and see lots of wildlife. While the daily mileage is low (six miles or less) the terrain and altitude are sure to provide ample challenge. This adventure is great training for a Level 4 or 5 international trip!

South Dakota is a hidden gem of a vacation spot, full of wildlife and outstanding outdoor adventure but with the ample space to spread out and enjoy.