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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 needed for any of these adventures, although being in good physical shape is necessary. Follow our suggestions for Hante preparation to ensure you are physically ready for the adventures that await.
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. Select (*) Hantes have a registration deadline of November 15th - applications received after that date will be reviewed pending space available on the trip. All other Hante Adventures have rolling admission until the Hante is full.
Summer 2012 Hante Adventures:
Registration for Summer 2012 is now open!
*Hante Spain
June 24 - July 13, 2012
For students completing grades 8-11 in spring 2012
Cost: $4,300 +group airfare
Set out, explore and enhance your Spanish language skills on this magical three-week wilderness and cultural excursion to SPAIN! Participants will be immersed in several different regions of this historically rich nation. They will backpack eighty miles along the Camino de Santiago, a historical pilgrimage route in northwest Spain. Later they will explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Las Medulas and the beautiful cathedrals of El Santiago de Compostela, taking in the Spanish architecture, art, and history along the way.
Meets at the Charlotte, NC airport for group flight to Spain. Round trip group flights from Charlotte to Spain will be arranged by Eagle's Nest. Group airfare is not included in the price of tuition.
Hante Spain Tentative Itinerary
Hante Spain Equipment List
Hante Appalachian Trail Trek: North Carolina
June 24 - July 13, 2012
For students completing grades 7-11 in spring 2012
Cost: $2,700
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 a classic section of the trail just north of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They will journey approximately 100 miles from Sam's Gap through the Roan Highlands across the miles of balds and high country. If you enjoy the simple joys of hiking, being a part of a tight-knit group, working towards a common goal and connecting with the natural world, this trip is for you.
Meets at Eagle's Nest Camp
AT Trek North Carolina Tentative Itinerary
View photos from previous AT Treks
Hante W.I.L.D.
June 24 - July 13, 2012
For students completing grade 12 in spring 2012
Cost: $2,000
W.I.L.D. stands for Wilderness Instructor Leadership Development, and is THE Hante Adventure for those thinking of pursuing future outdoor adventures as a career or just for fun!! Develop valuable technical and teaching skills while becoming a strong outdoor leader. Opportunities include whitewater paddling skills development, backpacking and trip planning, and Wilderness First Aid certification. Our week of whitewater paddling will take us through some of the Southeast's best whitewater, including the Tuckaseegee, Nantahala, Watauga, and Green Rivers. Throughout the course we will discuss group dynamics and practice leadership and teaching strategies, giving you a great foundation for leading friends and peer at college, or while working at a camp in the future. Celebrate your high school graduation with an outdoor program that is tailor-made for you and your adventurous spirit! Go WILD this summer!!
Meets at Eagle's Nest Camp
Hante WILD Tentative Itinerary
*Hante John Muir Trail Trek
July 15 - August 3, 2012
For students completing grades 8-11 in spring 2012
Cost: $3,850
This three-week backpacking journey on the historical John Muir Trail (JMT) in California is the "next step" for many participants who have previously trekked with Hante Adventures, or for teens who are eager to get out into the wilderness. This Hante will journey 80 miles along the JMT through high passes, glacial lakes, and blooming alpine meadows. At the outset of the trip, we'll acclimatize to the high altitude in Yosemite National Park and spend three days climbing on world renowned granite crags. Then, we'll avoid the crowded parks by hiking south on the JMT through the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas. This Hante will nurture relationships with the natural world through exposure to beauty and through regular conversations about outdoor ethics and environmentalism. Living intentionally, fully and simply on this trip will lead each participant to new experiences, skills, friendships and levels of personal awareness.
Meets at the San Franciso, CA airport.
John Muir Trail Trek Tentative Itinerary
John Muir Trail Trek Equipment List
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