We are proud to introduce the leaders of the trip that needs no introduction – Alps Explorer. Apogee veterans (and might we add, rock-stars) Ally Bolger, Tim Hunt, Emma Perkinson, and Noah Randall will all find themselves in the shadow of the Matterhorn in just a few weeks. Between them, they’ll have 12 (!) Apogee seasons under
Oregon and California are jointly home to one of the most breathtaking stretches of coastline in the world! And what could be better than exploring this coast on a bike? This summer, our Pacific Coast leaders – phenoms Abby Dalzell, West Foster, Emily Sherry, and Mike Vercillo – will soak up the views and lead their
There are many reasons why Maine has earned the “Vacationland” moniker – especially in the summer! From the seemingly never-ending coastline to blueberry bushes blossoming along just about every byway, it’s safe to say there’s no place like Maine. This summer, Emily O’Connell, Zack Dix, Rosa Waters and Kyle Werner – and their Apogee students
Picture a tropical paradise: palm trees, fresh mangoes, lush rain forests and white sand beaches. Now add 35 hours of community service, lots of hard work, and twelve amazing students and you’ve got yourself Apogee’s Caribbean Service Adventure! And who better to lead this trip than our own Thomas Gregston and Emily Blau? Por favor! And all the
The countdown to this summer’s leader training is well underway (we’re at 25 days to be exact – not that anyone is counting…) and we are gearing up by posting more amazing leader profiles. First up, we have Erinn Geyer and John McBratney – these superstars will be spending their summer exploring the hills and shorelines of
Lace up those hiking boots because the White Mountains are calling! And who better to answer the call than Isa Caliandro and Aaron Pomerance. Isa, Aaron, and their hearty crews will be exploring the hills of New Hampshire and the coast of Maine with their students on our New England Mountains & Coast trip this summer! And along
There’s nothing like a summer in New England – the Atlantic breeze, the bustle of coastal towns, and of course the occasional (or not so occasional) lobster roll. And who better to share the adventures of a quintessential New England summer than this next batch of leaders? Kevin Deng and Alyssa Dorman will be navigating the
We are excited to introduce our 2015 summer staff! This year, we had more than 270 individuals apply for fewer than 20 positions for new staff members, and we couldn’t be more excited to present to you 2015’s phenomenal leaders. Over the course of the next several weeks, we’ll be profiling every member of 2015’s field staff
We are so excited to introduce to the Apogee world the two newest additions to our Brunswick, Maine office – Jack Messerly and Izzy Janzen. After working for us as trip leaders for multiple summers, Jack and Izzy are back this spring and summer to help us get ready for a great 2015 season. From logistical work, to leader training, to aiding
Happy spring to all! Summer is quickly approaching and we want to help you gear up for your trip. Apogee Atayne Shirts We’ve partnered again with Atayne, an outstanding local Brunswick, Maine business that produces premium, sustainable outdoor clothing manufactured here in the US. They’ve created a storefront for us in 2015 where you can directly purchase synthetic