HoWL Expeditions
Summer Expeditions 2024
Stay tuned for our 2025 expeditions. Registration will open in March.
To register, HoWL requires a $50 deposit. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the expedition start date. Please visit our FAQ page to see our cancellation policy.
For information about financial aid, please visit our DiRtBaG Scholarships page.
Edible Harvest
May 24 - 26
Ages: 11-13
$300
Discover delicious foods that grow in the wild spaces of Homer! This three-day expedition focuses on survival skills, like shelter building and plant identification. Learn how wild plants can bring backcountry meals to the next level! We'll also be helping out Kachemak Bay State Park by cleaning up the campground area. Along with food, Homer’s coast offers strange critters, beautiful sunsets, and awesome mountain views.
Moose Valley
June 15 - 18
Ages: 12-14
$400
The Moose Valley Expedition is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the summer with friends in the outdoors. Explore a less-traveled trail system in Kachemak Bay State Park, and learn backcountry skills. This trip includes trail work to give back to the State Park, but with four days and three nights, we will have plenty of time to also enjoy the lakeside camps and wildflower meadows.
Summer Fire & Ice - S1
June 27 - July 1
Ages: 10-13
$450
Fire and Ice is composed of three day trips, followed by a camping overnight. Over the first three days, HoWLers will explore local trails and learn skills that are essential for having adventures in the Alaskan wilderness. Camping is better when you can light a warm fire and avoid being eaten by a bear. HoWLers can then practice their skills on the overnight, on a 2-day backpack in Kachemak Bay State Park.
Kachemak Crack - S1
July 7 - 10
Ages: 13+
$450
Join HoWL for the best of beach base camping at Kachemak Crack! Learn how to rock climb or practice your technique on the Salty Dawg route. If you’re not on the rocks, hop on a paddleboard or develop your fire building skills! Years ago, HoWL cleared the trails and campsites at Kachemak Crack, but they are ready for repairs so we'll be wielding some tools.
Explore Sadie
July 17 - 21
Ages: 14+
$400
Explore Sadie on this participant-directed expedition. With kayaks and backpacks at our disposal, we can hike Sadie Knob into the alpine, kayak deep into Sadie Cove, or both! Collaborate with expedition leaders to form the expedition experience.
Kachemak Crack - S2
July 28 - 31
Ages: 13+
$450
Join HoWL for the best of beach base camping at Kachemak Crack! Learn how to rock climb or practice your technique on the Salty Dawg route. If you’re not on the rocks, hop on a paddleboard or develop your fire building skills! Years ago, HoWL cleared the trails and campsites at Kachemak Crack, but they are ready for repairs so we'll be wielding some tools.
Summer Fire & Ice - S2
August 5 - 9
Ages: 10-13
$450
Fire and Ice is composed of three day trips, followed by a camping overnight. Over the first three days, HoWLers will explore local trails and learn skills that are essential for having adventures in the Alaskan wilderness. Camping is better when you can light a warm fire and avoid being eaten by a bear. HoWLers can then practice their skills on the overnight, on a 2-day backpack in Kachemak Bay State Park.
Tutka Paddle
August 14 - 16
Ages: 11-13
$350
Say goodbye to summer with an epic paddling trip. With a base camp on Tutka Isthmus, we can spend all three days exploring the bay via kayak. Expect to find sea caves, cozy coves, waterfalls and ocean animals.
Instructor Training
June 7 - 11
By Invitation Only
Experienced outdoor educators and aspiring volunteers will spend five days learning HoWL's unique teaching methodology while making trail improvements on Alpine Ridge trail. We'll practice remote risk management scenarios and discuss topics in the outdoor industry. If you are interested in volunteering for HoWL, you can email us to inquire.