Check out our 2024 summer line-up!
If the expedition you are excited about is already full, email to join the waitlist. Youth on the waitlist often get the chance to join the trip!
Edible HarvestMay 24-26
Ages 11-13 $300 Discover delicious foods that grow in the wild spaces of Homer! This three-day expedition focuses on survival skills, like shelter building and plant identification. Learn how wild plants can bring backcountry meals to the next level! We'll also be helping out Kachemak Bay State Park by cleaning up the campground area. Along with food, Homer’s coast offers strange critters, beautiful sunsets, and awesome mountain views. |
Explore SadieJuly 17-21
Ages 14+ $400 Explore Sadie on this participant-directed expedition. With kayaks and backpacks at our disposal, we can hike Sadie Knob into the alpine, kayak deep into Sadie Cove, or both! Collaborate with expedition leaders to form the expedition experience. |
Summer Fire and IceJune 27-July 1 (FULL) OR August 5-9 (FULL)
Ages 10-13 $450 Fire and Ice is composed of three day trips, followed by a camping overnight. Over the first three days, HoWLers will explore local trails and learn skills that are essential for having adventures in the Alaskan wilderness. Camping is better when you can light a warm fire and avoid being eaten by a bear. HoWLers can then practice their skills on the overnight, on a 2-day backpack in Kachemak Bay State Park. |
Kachemak CrackJuly 28-31 (OPEN) or July 7-10 (FULL)
Ages 13+ $450 Join HoWL for the best of beach base camping at Kachemak Crack! Learn how to rock climb or practice your technique on the Salty Dawg route. If you’re not on the rocks, hop on a paddleboard or develop your fire building skills! Years ago, HoWL cleared the trails and campsites at Kachemak Crack, but they are ready for repairs so we'll be wielding some tools. |
Tutka Paddle
August 14-16 (FULL)
Ages 11-13 $350 Say goodbye to summer with an epic paddling trip. With a base camp on Tutka Isthmus, we can spend all three days exploring the bay via kayak. Expect to find sea caves, cozy coves, waterfalls and ocean animals. |
HoWL Instructor TrainingJune 7-11
by invitation only Experienced outdoor educators and aspiring volunteers will spend five days learning HoWL's unique teaching methodology while making trail improvements on Alpine Ridge trail. We'll practice remote risk management scenarios and discuss topics in the outdoor industry. If you are interested in volunteering for HoWL, you can email us to inquire. |
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CENTER FOR ALASKAN COASTAL STUDIES SUMMER PROGRAMSThe Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies has some great opportunities for families and youth to explore Kachemak Bay! Check out their full line up of summer programs on their website.
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