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Adventure · 2021 – today

Where the rope goes.

Ice in the San Juans. Granite in the Rockies. Open water off the Carolina coast. Every adventure takes place on real terrain, led by certified guides and backed by a veteran mentor on the other end of the rope, where safety, trust, and teamwork are never compromised.

Four terrains · One rope

Every terrain teaches something.

A climber with ice tools on a frozen wall

Ice · Ouray, CO · Crawford Notch, NH

Ice Climbing

Trust your tools, your belayer, yourself. Ice teaches patience, precision and intentional movement under pressure.

You learn · Trust · Focus · Communication

A climber rappelling between rock walls

Rock · Estes Park, CO · Brevard, NC

Rock & Rappel

Step back over the edge, then do it again. On the rock, fear is confronted, confidence is built, and limits are pushed.

You learn · Bravery · Respect for risk

A roped team ascending snow

Altitude · Longs Peak · Sky Pond

Mountaineering

Long days, thin air, and every step taken roped together. The mountain teaches patience, discipline, teamwork and the grit to keep going.

You learn · Teamwork · Endurance

A diver in clear blue open water

Water · Wilmington, NC · Florida Keys

Scuba

Scuba diving builds skills that reach far beyond the water: stay composed, control your breathing, check your buddy, and work through every challenge.

You learn · Composure · Responsibility

Climb to earn the next rope

Each trip unlocks a harder one.

Our program is a tier system. Complete each evolution and you qualify for a more challenging adventure and a bigger leadership role. Every tier starts with the 6–8 week prep course.

  1. T1

    Day trips

    A Scuba Day in Wilmington. A first climb in Brevard. Stay close to home but step outside your comfort zone, experience the rope, and discover what you’re capable of.

  2. T2

    Certifications

    Complete your SCUBA certification course and hands-on skills days to earn real credentials that last a lifetime.

  3. T3

    Expeditions

    Multi-day adventures take you from ice climbing in Ouray to alpine challenges in Estes Park and the ascent of Longs Peak. Each day ends with a Mentorship Circle, a time to reflect, share challenges and celebrate growth.

  4. Alumni & lead

    Alumni adventures in Crawford Notch and Estes Park, with the opportunity to return as a guide and mentor the next rope team.

Safety first

Hard trips. Zero shortcuts.

Every adventure is led by subject-matter experts and certified guides. No matter how challenging the journey, safety is our highest priority.

Fund a seat

Send someone up the mountain.

Your gift helps a young adult join the next trip.

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