June 17-24, 2025
- Tu, 6/17, 8am: Meet your Wilderness Orientation instructors outside the East Field House. Pack and depart.
- W-M, 6/18-6/23: Backpacking Expedition in the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
- Tu, 6/24: Conclude the last day around 3pm at the East Field House.
Special Note: Wilderness Orientation can be a physically and emotionally demanding experience. If you are under the care of a doctor concerning your physical or emotional health, please consult them before registering for this program.
Our Instructors: The WO staff takes great pride in the program and strives to create meaningful experiences for all participants. Each group of 10-12 students is led by highly qualified instructor teams. All of our staff make safety their first priority. Each instructor is highly skilled in backpacking, rock climbing, and group facilitation, as well as wilderness medicine certified. Each leader works hard to encourage positive and supportive group dynamics. They are dedicated, energetic, and inspiring people.
Leaders, transportation, group gear and food are included. Personal gear rentals are available at Rec Rental.
Contact:
Adventure Rec Office
(831) 459-2807
AdventureRec@ucsc.edu