The Adventure Semester

At Wildwind we have built our programs around people just like you!  our semester programs will take you on a incredible journey.  but be forewarned this experience is not easy, you will be tested and we think that is a good thing.  It you want to spend your life in a small safe bubble programs like ours are not for you.  But if you want to spread your wings, and build on an experience that will stay with you forever then Wildwind is your next step.

Each group consists of skilled instructors who will be with you for the entire program, guest instructors who will join you for some of the programs,our excellent support staff and most importantly you and your fellow adventurers!

We will meet you at the designated major airport and get started.  

After meeting we will spend a week learning not only the skills needed to thrive in the wild environments we will be in but also team building and a certification course in Wilderness First Aid.  

Then we head out!  our adventures are compartmentalized into a series of 10-20 day activities.  In between we will resupply, rest and travel to the next adventure.  This way we can maximize our experience and transition from one thing to the next.  

We are big believers in building connections.  If you would like to find our anything at all about any for our programs just ask!  We can answers any questions, provide you with detailed program itineraries and help you understand why a Wildwind program can be a great part of your gap experience.  

Here at Wildwind we think that direct meaningful human contact is the best way to help you get ready for your trip.  After your application is excepted, one of our highly experinace trip leaders will reach out to you to answer any questions you may have, provide you with detailed packing lists,and help you prepare for your adventure.  A semester program is a large commitment and we want to be sure that you are ready and comfortable before you even begin.  

We will end the trip much the same way we began it.  we will have a few days to readjust and to say our goodbyes and then we will take you back to the airport and send you back to your family and friends. But your Wildwind connection will not end there.  you will not only have grown and changed from your time with us, you will have developed life long friendships, become part of a new community and you will be part of our alumni network people just like you who have experienced the value of Wildwind and want to connect with others.

If you are ready send us an application!

Please understand that Wildwind is not for everyone and that our process in competitive.  We look at a great many factors when selecting our students and try to find options for as many students as we can.