Weekend Getaways

Shenandoah Backpacking

• Days: 4
• Price: $460
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

Join us for a remarkable backpacking adventure along the storied Appalachian Trail, touring alongside beautiful mountain streams, through lush dense forest, and atop ancient majestic peaks of the Blue Ridge.

Ice Climbing Basics

• Days: 3
• Price: $450
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Ice Climbing

New England winters create the perfect conditions for world-class ice climbs to form consistently each season in the idyllic White Mountains of New Hampshire. For those wishing to discover the thrill of this exhilarating and fast-growing sport, this introductory course features a great environment, furnishes all the necessary technical equipment, and boasts outstanding instruction from experienced guides.

Mount Washington Winter Climb

• Days: 2 or 3
• Price: $450
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Winter Mountaineering

REI Adventures is proud to offer this challenging winter ascent of New Hampshire's legendary peak! At 6,288ft, Mt. Washington is the highest peak in the White Mountains and home to the planet's most severe weather, retaining the world record for wind speed. Join our world class mountaineering guides on this extraordinary winter adventure!!

Rock Climbing New Hampshire

• Days: 3
• Price: $425
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Rock Climbing

Rumney Rocks, widely considered the best sport climbing area in New England, is also the perfect place for beginners to learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. Our introductory course will focus on teaching basic skills, equipment terminology, rope handling, belaying, knots, and movement on the rock, including proper footwork and hand placements.

White Mountains Hut-to-Hut Snowshoe

• Days: 3
• Price: $300
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Snowshoeing

This hut to hut snowshoeing getaway in New Hampshire's White Mountains will take you on an exceptional loop from picturesque Crawford Notch to the remote, snow-covered Zealand Valley and back. If clear weather prevails, we'll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding forest, peaks and ranges from numerous summits and viewpoints along the way.

Vermont Winter Inn to Inn

• Days: 3
• Price: $655
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing, or Hiking

A cozy winter weekend away in Vermont's spectacular Green Mountains is a wonderful way to experience the hospitality and warmth of the celebrated Moosalamoo region. After the crowds have gone, join us for gourmet dining, New England country comfort, winter hiking and snowshoeing as we make our way from one charming country inn to the next.

Olympic Wilderness Coast Adventure

• Days: 3
• Price: $550
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Kayaking, Hiking

Featuring some of the most breathtaking wilderness coastline in the world, Olympic National Park is a perfect place for beginning backpackers to get their "feet wet." A relaxed kayak tour on Ozette Lake is followed by a 2-day backpack of the Ozette Loop, one of the most stunning and accessible routes on the coast.

San Juan Islands Weekend Kayaking

• Days: 3
• Price: $590
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Kayaking

This three-day sea kayaking adventure features secluded, picturesque camping and world class paddling among the wonders of the San Juan National Wildlife Refuge. When conditions permit, we'll also visit the premier destination in the lower 48 for paddling among orca whales.

Yellowstone Backpacking

• Days: 4
• Price: $685
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

Explore the wonders of the world's first National Park with a fun, safe and experienced naturalist guide. Yellowstone National Park is so vast that we visit different sections of the park during each section's own special prime season.

Yellowstone Lakes Kayaking

• Days: 4
• Price: $695
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Kayaking

Paddling the lakes of Yellowstone is one of the most exciting and unique adventures in North America! Break away from the crowds and paddle to the remote corners of this stunning environment, take a deep breathe and enjoy one of America's great natural adventures.

Rock Climbing North Carolina

• Days: 3
• Price: $380
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Rock Climbing

On this introductory course we spend time at two climbing areas in Pisgah National Forest learning rope handling, knots and belaying as well as lots of practice on the rock.

Edisto River Kayaking

• Days: 4
• Price: $695
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Kayaking

New for 2010. This remote black water kayak adventure, complete with a night's stay in eco-chic riverfront tree houses may be our most unique paddling trip yet! Join us on a four day three night adventure as we will unlock the hidden mysteries of the wild and scenic Edisto River.

Superstition Mountains Backpacking

• Days: 4
• Price: $575
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking, Hiking

New for 2010. Home to the legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold, the Superstition Mountains have long been considered one of the premiere hiking destinations in the southwest. Join us on our northbound, one-way through-hike exploring the eroded rock spires and blocky sheer walled mesas that define this region.

Loon Lake Kayaking

• Days: 3
• Price: $385
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Flat Water Kayaking

Loon Lake in the Desolation Wilderness of the Sierras is a perfect place to kayak. We'll explore the many small islands and scenic shoreline. No paddling experience is necessary.

Mt. Shasta Climb

• Days: 3
• Price: $550
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Mountaineering

At 14,162 feet, Mt. Shasta is the second highest volcanic peak in the lower 48 states. REI Adventures features two routes, each one during the appropriate season, in order to accommodate climbers' goals and schedules.

Mt. Whitney Summit Climb

• Days: 4
• Price: $695
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Mountaineering

Learn the basics of alpine climbing on a guided climb of Mt. Whitney via the mountaineer's route. This is a classic alpine route involving rock scrambling, cross-country hiking and a short bit of roped climbing. This is a great trip for both the intermediate backpacker and the beginning/intermediate mountaineer.

O.A.R.S. Rafting

• Days: 2 to 4+
• Price: Varies
• Activity Level: Varies
• Activity: Rafting

REI Adventures and Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S.) bring you over fifteen itineraries on nine different rivers from half-day floats to weekend and longer trips.

Sequoia Classic Backpacking

• Days: 3
• Price: $575
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

Among the greatest icons of American wilderness are the awe-inspiring giant sequoia trees. As no camera can ever hope to capture the grandeur of even a single one of these ancient giants, our Sequoia Classic Backpacking is a great way for backpackers to experience this amazing place, as we travel above, below and through the giant sequoia groves.

Sierra Day Hikes – 3 Day

• Days: 3
• Price: $330
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

Carrying only a daypack and lunch we'll explore the varied backcountry terrain of the Tahoe National Forest on this weekend getaway. We'll hike off trail across open granite basins dotted with alpine lakes and walk a ridgetop trail perched on the backbone of the Sierra Crest.

Sierra Day Hikes – 4 Day

• Days: 4
• Price: $440
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

Hiking through fern-carpeted cedar forests carrying only a daypack and a lunch, we explore the "quiet side" of Tahoe on the hidden trails of Tahoe National Forest. At night, we'll relax at our private, 160-acre REI Adventures Eagle Lakes camp, located on the Wild and Scenic South Yuba River.

Tahoe Family Adventure

• Days: 4
• Price: $455
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking
• Minimum Age: 8
• Kid's Discount: $90

Explore the "quiet side" of Tahoe as we hike the hidden trails of the Tahoe National Forest on this getaway designed specifically for families with children ages 8-15.

Yosemite Backpacking

• Days: 4
• Price: $625
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

Learn the basics of backpacking in this introductory course. While enjoying the beauty of the Yosemite backcountry, learn route finding using map and compass, establishing a camp while employing minimal impact practices, the basics of packing light, outdoor cookery and menu planning, natural history and personal care. View Slideshow

Yosemite Half Dome Backpacking

• Days: 4
• Price: $675
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

Yosemite's Half Dome is considered the most iconic rock face in the country! REI Adventures has designed the perfect itinerary for your big climb! Join us for a four day hike along Yosemite's most spectacular ridgeline overlooking the Yosemite Valley, destination: Half Dome.

Yosemite Snowshoeing

• Days: 3
• Price: $850
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Snowshoeing

Winter is a fabulous time to visit Yosemite National Park. The crowds are gone, the wildlife is more prevalent, the lighting is spectacular, and the only sound you'll hear is the falling snow. This trip provides an opportunity to snowshoe through the trees, meadows and vistas of Yosemite before retiring to the warmth and comfort of the historic Wawona Hotel. Enjoy a very special holiday dinner and dance, a distinct and memorable Wawona tradition.