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Description

Westcoast Connection is in our 28th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours as well as Adventures, Community Service, Language Immersion, Pre-College Enrichment, and Ski/Snowboard programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Australia, Costa Rica, Africa, China, Peru, Israel, and Belize.

The Northwestern Odyssey by Westcoast Connection is a 17 or 25-day program. The trip begins in Mt. Hood and continues onto the following locations: Seattle, Whistler, Vancouver, Okanagan Valley, Jasper, Banff, Calgary, Glacier National Park, Bozeman, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and Park City.

Highlights

* Whitewater Raft the Snake River
* Summer Ski or Snowboard Whistler and Mt. Hood
* Waterski or Wakeboard on Lake Okanagan
* Gameworks and Crazy Karaoke
* Cool Experience Music Project!
* Amazing Park City Ziprider & Alpine Coaster
* Giant Snowmobile Glacier Ride in Jasper
* Mountain Biking & Horseback Riding
* Wacky Whirlyball
* Canoe on Dazzling Lake Louise
* Alpine Slide 3000 feet at Skibowl
* Magnificent National Parks: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, Banff & Jasper

Action Packed Itinerary:

Mt. Hood
* Welcome & Orientation
* Visit the summer training site for the US National Ski Team at Timberline
* Amazing skiing, snowboarding or mountain biking
* Swoosh down 3000 feet of curves at amazing alpine slide at Skibowl!

Seattle
Create original tunes or celebrate your favorite band at Experience Music Project
* Incredible food at Pike Place Market
* Kayak on Lake Union
* Play the very latest at Gameworks
* Space Needle for unmatched view from Mt. Rainier to the Cascade Mountains
* Play Whirlyball - like basketball & lacrosse in bumper cars!
* Cheer for the Mariners*
* Climb aboard your DUCK, a unique amphibious vehicle, for a Seattle Duck Tour Adventure!

Whistler & Blackcomb Mountain Resort
* Two days of summer-ski or snowboard Horstmann Glacier or tennis
* Horseback ride & mountain bike shaded valley trails.

Vancouver
* World-class stay at UBC's Oceanside campus
* Pacific plunge at Kitts' Beach
* Cross daring Capilano Suspension Bridge 230 feet above the canyon
* Check out Granville Island & trendy Robson St.'s funky shops
* Tandem cycle through Stanley Park

Okanagan Valley
* Soak up sun for two lakeside resort days
* Beach volleyball and pro instruction in wakeboarding and water skiing
* Slap on sunscreen for Okanagan-to-Skaha Lake tubing
* Sleep in, enjoy beach lounging before bonding at crazy Karaoke night!

Canadian Rockies/Banff/Jasper
* Canoe on turquoise Lake Louise
* Tour Athabasca Glacier by giant snowmobile and throw snowballs in July
* Team up with new friends for Laser Tag
* Wave pool & Leisure Center
* Experience Canada's Olympic Park
* Climb the 90-meter ski jump tower
* Amazing zorbing - Google it!

Big Sky Country
Experience Montana with hike and boat ride through Glacier National Park - well worth the trip!

The Grand Tetons
* Whitewater Raft the wet, wild Snake River
* Check out famous resort town Jackson Hole
* Discover Yellowstone's "Old Faithful" and get ready to count buffalo!

Park City Resort
* At the end of your amazing trip, this deluxe Park City Peaks Hotel
* Ride the all new, amazing Alpine Coaster and Ziprider
* Go swimming or just hanging out in the sunshine
* Share great moments of friendship, souvenir group photo and farewell banquet!
* Baseball game applies when Mariners play at home during our visit.

Travel Types

• Cross/Back Country Skiing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Cycling (Road/Touring)
• Downhill Skiing
• Rafting
• Kayaking (River)
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Snowboarding
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Tours
• Camping
• Hiking
• Water Skiing
• Canoeing
• Student Tours
• Horseback Riding
• Dancing
• Soccer/Football

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 4,699 for 17 days Plus airfare to Portland and home from Calgary; USD 5,999 for 25 days Plus airfare to Portland and home from Salt Lake City

Cost Include Description:

For 17 Days:
* 9 nights hotels, resorts & dorms
* 7 nights deluxe camping
* Each date represents a separate age group
* INCLUDES all lodging, 3 meals daily, all recreation, entertainment, gratuities, & taxes.

For 25 days:
* 15 nights hotels, resorts & dorms
* 9 nights deluxe camping
* Each date represents a separate age group
* INCLUDES all lodging, 3 meals daily, all recreation, entertainment, gratuities, & taxes.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 24-48

Application Process Involves

• Other

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Westcoast Connection Active Teen Tours's Mission Statement

We are in our 28th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. Our Westcoast Connection Active Teen Tours offer North American and Overseas Teen Tours, Golf Programs, a Major League Madness Baseball Tour and a Ski/Snowboard program.

Year Founded

1982