The Art Trek is a project-based expedition ideal for artists who love to be outdoors. Explore Native arts, various forms of music, jewelry making, and leather working – guided by our resident experts at Basecamp, as well as special visits to New Mexico artisans.
The Art Trek is a project-based expedition ideal for artists who love to be outdoors. Explore Native arts, various forms of music, jewelry making, and leather working – guided by our resident experts at Basecamp, as well as special visits to New Mexico artisans.
The Wild Country Trek is an expedition designed for teens who are excited to get out and explore the great outdoors! This is an exploratory, yet challenging trek designed for both newcomers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Take on new challenges and join a group of peers who enjoy being outdoors to explore the Southwest. Among the backdrop of rugged desert canyons and stunning mountain summits, MDT Trekkers will develop skills through personal projects, planning expeditions, and communal living. Leadership skills like communication and group decision making will be central to this trek and serve as a great foundation for your next challenges at home, school, or work.
Join us for 7 fun-filled days based at Basecamp! Each day you will wake up in rustic, open air cabins surrounded by nature in a Ponderosa and Juniper forest. Some days, we will pack up and take off for an adventure like caving, rock climbing, or hiking to explore New Mexico and learn new skills.
Join us for 7 fun-filled days based at Basecamp! Each day you will wake up in rustic, open air cabins surrounded by nature in a Ponderosa and Juniper forest. Some days, we will pack up and take off for an adventure like caving, rock climbing, or hiking to explore New Mexico and learn new skills.
Join a group of adventurous young women who enjoy being outdoors to explore the Southwest. This supportive and motivated group of girls will wander desert canyons, summit mountain peaks, learn about local culture and ecology, and work together to overcome challenges. Even for someone who has never been camping before, this trek is a great fit to learn about the outdoors, leadership skills, the Southwest, and oneself.
Paleontology Trek connects students with a professional Paleontologist and his colleagues in some of New Mexico’s most exciting dig sites. Trekkers will travel to multiple active excavation sites to unearth dinosaur bones and prospect for future discoveries. Trekkers work alongside researchers on an active dig and will learn techniques for processing artifacts for local museum displays.
Dive into a summer of Southwest fun with the Outfit Expedition! Outfit is a perfect experience for kids with a sense of adventure and willingness to try new things. Appropriate for anyone from complete camping novices to experienced outdoor adventurers, we will start the trek with a week at Basecamp followed by a few days exploring wild places of New Mexico.
