Explore the North Cascades with Us

Guided hiking adventures for high school students in Washington's stunning North Cascade Mountains.

Guided Hiking Tours

North Cascades Adventures founder Jeff Offringa will be your guide. Jeff is a high school science teacher and running coach. He's an outdoor enthusiast who has summited Mt. Rainer, climbed the Grand Teton, and loves taking students to explore the mountains. Jeff has been leading student trips in the North Cascades since 2010.

Create unforgettable memories in the mountains.

The goal is to get students back to nature. Our trips are camping trips! This keeps the price down significantly compared to staying in hotels and gives the students a true outdoor experience. Teachers who have at least 10 students on a trip travel for FREE!

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Exciting Activities

Activities include kayaking, white water rafting, tubing, camping, and rock climbing!

Nature Exploration Trips

Join us for unforgettable nature exploration trips tailored for high school students.

Adventure Awaits

Embark on thrilling adventures in the stunning North Cascade mountains.

North Cascades Adventures Trip Itinerary

Explore Washington State from sea to summit with peaceful ocean views and amazing mountain adventures.

Day One: We'll meet you at Sea-Tac Airport near Seattle then get on the ferry to Whidbey Island. After we set up camp at Fort Ebey State park, we'll end our first day with pizza at a local restaurant and a sunset hike on the bluffs at Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve.

Day Two: Time for a mountain hike! We'll take the ferry from Whidbey Island to the Olympic Peninsula then spend the day hiking up Mount Townsend. From the top, you'll have views of Olympic National Park, the volcanoes in the Cascade Range, and Puget Sound. After the hike, we'll have dinner in Port Townsend before taking the ferry back to Whidbey Island

Day Three: Start the day with a hike at Deception Pass State Park. Then, if the group is interested, we'll drive to Mount Erie for a few hours of rock climbing at a local crag. After the climb, we'll head back to Deception Pass to check out the tide pools then end the day with a great meal at a local Mexican restaurant.

Day Four: Time for a hike up a volcano! We'll pack up our tents and drive to Mt. Baker for a hike up part way up the mountain. This is a highlight of the trip with great views of the glaciers on Mt. Baker and the surrounding mountains. After the hike, we'll drive 3 hours through North Cascades National Park to Pearrygin Lake State Park on the eastern side of the mountains.

Day Five: Fun day on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. We'll hike to a beautiful mountain lake and enjoy lunch and a refreshing (and very cold) swim. After the hike we'll head to a local swimming hole for more swimming then spend time strolling around the western themed town of Winthrop before relaxing at our campsite and watching the stars come out.

Day Six: White Water Rafting Day. Pack up camp in the morning then drive to Leavenworth for a half day of rafting on the Wenatchee River. After the rafting trip, enjoy souvenir shopping and dinner in Leavenworth before setting up for our last night of camping at Lake Wenatchee State Park.

Day Seven: Time to head home. Pack up our campsite and make the 3 hour drive back to Seattle for your departure.

*We can also customized an itinerary if you have specific places you'd like to see!

Trip Cost

Group Size
7-20 Students
Cost: $1,300 per person plus airfare to Seattle.
Note, one chaperone travels for FREE for every 10 students!

Gallery

Explore breathtaking moments from our guided high school hiking adventures.

Customer Reviews

See what our students say about their hiking experiences with us!

The trip was so much fun. Definitely the highlight of my summer! The mountains, lakes, and beaches were some of the coolest places I have ever seen!

Olivia P

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Having lived in Washington himself, Jeff used his insider information to show us some amazing places, share unique history, and provide daily "nature nuggets". He's a gracious host and leader, which made for an awesome experience!

Paige B

Grand Rapids, Michigan

★★★★★

Thank you so much for planning on taking us on the trip, I had so much fun and will never forget it. One of my favorite parts was when we watched the sunset at the first campsite. I also loved hiking on Mount Baker and touching the snow. Thanks Again!