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Each year, a new selection of Hante wilderness trips is offered. Whether they’re rock climbing in Colorado, whitewater paddling in North Carolina or trekking across the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hante participants are sure to come away from their experience with confidence and a strong connection to nature.
No previous experience is necessary for any of these adventures.
TO APPLY FOR A HANTE: All Hante participants and their parents must complete a Questionnaire before being considered for acceptance. To receive the Questionnaire, we must first receive the Hante Application and Deposit.
* Indicates a special, select Hante with a special questionnaire. To receive this questionnaire, please complete and return the Hante application and $450 deposit.Hante Southeast Bike and Climb
Session 1 (grades 7 – 11, $2,400)
6/11/2011 to 6/24/2011 (14 days)
 If you love high adventure and want to spend time with others who share a love for outdoor sports, this is the Hante for you. During this two week Hante, participants will explore the trails, waterfalls, rock sites and splendor of DuPont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest—two of the most popular recreation destinations in the southeast United States! They will bike exhilarating single track trails and climb classic routes on Western North Carolina’s famous granite crags. Our group will spend approximately 5 days on each discipline (rock climbing and mountain biking) and will base camp out of the Sun Lodge at Eagle’s Nest and also camp locally. This is an excellent Hante for first time participants or for those who are interested in gaining skills in mountain biking and rock climbing. Eagle’s Nest will provide mountain bikes (or participants may bring their own) and climbing gear.
Meets at Eagle’s Nest.
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Hante Costa Rica
Session 2 (grades 8 – 11, $3,850)
6/26/2011 to 7/15/2011 (20 days)
 Do you ever dream of exploring a far away tropical land? This year you can! During the summer of 2011, Eagle’s Nest will be returning to Costa Rica for our third time. Participants will be introduced to the cultural and natural wonders of Costa Rica through visits to several of the 8 biological reserves and 20 national parks, through cooking traditional Costa Rican meals, and through exploring the markets and towns outside of the Costa Rican mainstream. This is a country of magnificent natural beauty that is displayed in its protected rainforests and wilderness areas. Participants will visit the Monte Verde Cloud Forest, journey to the summit of Chirripo (witnessing the spectacular views from atop the highest point in Central America), and do a service project at Cloudbridge Biological Reserve. Hante Costa Rica participants can expect to spend their days surfing, swimming, hiking in the rainforests, shopping at markets, soaking in hot springs, exploring volcanoes, rafting, and visiting with Costa Rican families.
Meets in Miami. Round trip group flights from Miami to Costa Rica will be arranged by Eagle’s Nest. Group airfare is not included in the price of tuition.
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Hante Appalachian Trail Trek Georgia,
Session 2 (grades 7 – 11, $2,400)
6/26/2011 to 7/15/2011 (20 days)
 The Hante Adventures program began over 35 years ago with a backpacking trip along the Appalachian Trail. Each year, we continue that tradition, hiking various sections of the AT, working together in our small trail group, and living simply in the woods for a session. This summer, Hante AT Trek participants will hike the a section of the trail in Georgia, beginning at the southernmost point of the AT—Springer Mountain. They will hike north through Chattahoochee National Forest toward Bly Gap on the Georgia/North Carolina border. The trip will culminate with a white water rafting trip on the Chattooga River near Clayton, GA. If you enjoy the simple joys of hiking, being part of a tight knit group, working towards a goal (like hiking 100 miles with everything on your back), and connecting with the natural world, this trip is for you.
Meets at Eagle’s Nest.
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Hante W.I.L.D. – New Design!
Session 2 (High School Graduates, $1,950)
6/26/2011 to 7/15/2011 (20 days)
 Come to Eagle's Nest to celebrate your graduation and learn valuable outdoor leadership and climbing skills on this unique Hante! WILD is specially designed program for the transition from high school to college. Our goal is to provide an exciting outdoor leadership based program which will help participants build the skills needed to be successful counselors at Eagle’s Nest. During this 14-day Hante, participants will perfect their backpacking skills and learn advanced skills like navigation, trip planning, and emergency management while camping in the southeast Appalachians. They will also spend 2 – 3 days learning about rock climbing and teaching climbing skills. Participants will also take a 2 ½ day Wilderness First Aid and CPR course which will give them important training in how to confidently handle first aid emergencies in the field – also a requirement for wilderness leaders at Eagle’s Nest. Finally, Hante WILD participants will be treated to a special event: a day of whitewater rafting and a graduation celebration dinner! Throughout the course participants will discuss group dynamics and practice leadership and teaching strategies, giving them a great foundation for leading friends and peers at college, or working at a camp in the future. After successful completion of the course, participants will be invited to stay at Eagle’s Nest Camp for a week long program apprenticeship during which they will live at camp and practice skills that they learned on Hante.
Meets at Eagle’s Nest.
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Hante Alaska
Session 3 (grades 8 – 11, $3,850)
7/17/2011 to 8/5/2011 (20 days)
 In regards to outdoor playgrounds, Alaska is arguably one of the finest. This summer Hante Adventures will be returning to explore one of the most pristine wilderness areas in North America. Participants will be given the opportunity to travel through gorgeous mountain vistas and glacial fed lakes, trek through the breathtaking arctic tundra, and paddle alongside humpback whales. During this three week Hante our small group will backpack on the Cottonwood Trail in Kluane National Park, exploring the areas around Mount Ripinski. Participants will also sea kayak the inside passage outside of Haines, Alaska.
Meets in Juneau, Alaska.
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