Montana Service Adventure (MSA1): Freddy and Anna’s group of Glacier Gazelles enjoyed their gorgeous ride into the Glacier NP. The group will have the next two days to work with Rangers and rest their legs before they ride the Going-to-the-Sun Road on Friday. Maine Coast College Essay (MCCE1): They’re off and running – or should we say,
By Michael Kravitz & His Helper Elves With many challenges, the end of an adventure is something that is both anxiously anticipated and bittersweet when it arrives. Once that goal is achieved, that summit reached, or that final mile biked, along with pride and satisfaction there’s very often a feeling of real sadness that the end
Written by Apogee HQ Not only did we spin the classic Beatles hit of the same name this afternoon, but we also welcomed the actual sun back to Brunswick after several days of clouds and rain. Similarly, our trips all across the globe enjoyed dramatically better weather today than the previous few. As a handful of trips enjoyed
By: Michael Kravitz All across the Apogee world today, our students have been busy reaching their goals. Whether it be reaching final destinations, like in Montreal and Boston, enduring multi-night stints in the North Cascades and Yosemite backcountries, or working hard to help their respective communities, our groups have made a difference – and they’ve had a
By Your Friends in the Apogee Office No doubt about it, it was a wet day today in the Apogee world. While nearly all of our trips across the globe experienced some inclement weather today, spirits have remained high, and optimism reigns (pun intended…), as we all eagerly await better weather in the days to come.
By Apogee HQ (a collective effort) Each day we receive pictures and messages from our groups all over the globe. We gather around to “ooh” and “ahh” over the amazing places and incredible adventures our groups are exploring. Whether they’re hiking, biking, paddling, or doing service work, one of the best things about this perspective
By Michael Kravitz & Hannah Gensheimer Whether whitewater rafting, swimming, or surfing, Apogee students enjoyed stepping into the liquid today across the globe. With many groups nearing the close of their first weeks together, friendships are solidifying and spirits are high! Maine Coast Junior (MCJ1): The first goodbyes of the summer happened today as our Maine Coast Junior group says farewell. Their
By Grace Wright We have a lot happening on the Apogee front on this very Happy Hump Day!! Several of our groups got to lend helping hands today to the surrounding communities they passed through. What a way to give back! Others were back at it crushing miles and capturing a lot of fun moments as
By: Grace Wright & Jack Messerly & Izzy Janzen It’s been another amazing day in the Apogee world. After some special and silly Fourth of July celebrations yesterday our groups are feeling good and moving forward with the next step in their respective adventures. We’ve done it all today, from sea-kayaking, to mountain climbing, to getting one
By: Tim Gruber (with a little help from our Founding Fathers) When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one to cast aside their fears and conquer the unthinkable. Today, we salute the likes of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin (among others), as Apogee’s many adventurers were able to revel in