preparing boys as they approach their transition to young adulthood.

Today, as in years past, the transition out of childhood and into adulthood is not easy, nor simple. Boys today need ample opportunities to prepare themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally, to put down the identity of child or boy, and embrace the oncoming phase of young adulthood.

Olympic Odyssey is an opportunity for boys on the cusp of adolescence to discover and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and capacities that young adulthood will require. This 8 day trip offers youth a powerful experience to explore, self reflect, and cultivate resiliency through challenge in a supportive community of male mentors and peers. Excluding the daily distractions of modern life, the natural pace and rhythm of the wilderness allows participants to experience the richness of being fully alive.

As participants connect with nature, share authentically in talking circles, and learn life enriching skills, they will discover a new found sense of who they want to be in the world. At journey’s end, each will bring home with them the gift of a unique story to share with their family and wider community.

For boys age 13-15 who are truly ready to fully step out of childhood and embrace life as a young adult (adolescent), we offer Mountain Quest for Young Men, a 3 week backpacking Coming of Age program.

This journey welcomes all who identify as male, trans boys, and non-binary youth, knowing this journey is a preparation for initiation through the male lens. Please check out our welcome statement on gender identity here. Not sure which trip is right for your youth? Contact Us and we’ll help figure it out.

This journey welcomes all who identify as male, trans boys, and non-binary youth, knowing this journey is a preparation for initiation through the male lens. Please check out our welcome statement on gender identity here. Not sure which trip is right for your youth? Contact Us and we’ll help figure it out.

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Olympic Odyssey participants, their families, and our staff participate in a send-off circle at Journeys basecamp. Then the group begins their preparations: community building activities, learning important backpacking and camp skills training. Finally, its off to the trailhead for the mountain adventure, a 6-day backpacking trip in the wilds of the Olympic National Park. 

After the backpacking experience concludes, the explorers travel back to basecamp where they are greeted by their families and loved ones, as we share and celebrate the stories of their adventures.

• Improved self-confidence

• Skills and insight into teamwork

• Understanding and taking responsibility

• Ability to listen to intuition

• Leadership skills

• Improved physical strength and personal resolve

• Knowledge of natural history of Northwest terrain

• Exposure to Low-impact camping techniques

• Understanding of a healthy and appropriate path to adulthood  

Call to Adventure

Ages 10 - 12
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Queer Kinnection

LGBTQ2IA+ Youth Ages 14 - 18
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Fire on the Mountain

Ages 15 - 18
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Crossing

Ages 15 - 18
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