Testimonials

"Everything about this program was amazing! The amount of kids (10) was perfect, the counselors were amazing, they took care of us as if we were a family. I felt so safe and secured around them. I couldn't have asked for a better group. I loved all the laughs we had... This has been the greatest adventurous trip I have ever experienced in my life (so far)."  - Ashalou; Kaneohe, Hawaii; High Peaks Adventure Alumna

"You are given amazing opportunities and activities that you otherwise might never have had. You get to connect with your group and your instructors so well in the backcountry. You can really be you and try new things all the time." - Annika; Dover, Arkansas; High Peaks Adventure Alumna

"I really liked doing new things. The rock climbing, hiking, and rafting were all new, interesting, and fun. I had backpacked before but this was very different and fun." - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus

"It is hard to pick any one event or item that made this trip so great, but if I had to say it would be that we were able to learn, grow and have fun with everything we were doing. Because of the instructors and activities I was able to have an amazing experience that never stopped getting better. It was never focused on one theme, we always learned and did something new." - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus

"One of my favorite things about this program was getting to know all of my friends! I can't imagine any part without any one of them. I also loved how the days were packed with a variety of all different things!" - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus

"I think the best thing about this program was that I felt challenged, yet it felt like everyone was trying to help you overcome challenges no matter how easy or hard they really were." - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus

"I liked how independent my tarp mates and I were when setting up the tent, cooking food, and ordinary tasks. I loved the activities after the expedition (rock climbing, rafting, biking)." - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus

"I absolutely loved the white water rafting, it was a blast and a highlight. I also enjoyed that I got to know everyone. At first I didn't think I would be amazing friends with everyone, but by the end of HPA I was... I wanted to grow as a person and High Peaks helped me reach and go beyond that goal. I loved it so much and had a blast." Lulu, Brookline, Massachusetts, High Peaks Adventure Alumna

"Owen really liked his time at HMI. Before going, he was ambivalent about hiking with a big pack and being on the trail for multiple days. He clearly felt a huge sense of accomplishment afterwards and was surprised by how fun the hiking was. He loved his counselors and talked about each one in detail. Other highlights were the rafting trip (his favorite activity), bowling and rock climbing... We were prepared for Owen to say the trip was "okay", but his first words were "it was fantastic". We couldn't have been more pleased!" - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus Parent

"It was a life-changing experience. She is still talking about it, and we are still enjoying the details." - High Peaks Adventure Alumna Parent

"So many Hawaii kids and parents have asked me about HMI and the course. I am passing the word along. I think HMI has an incredibly strong program- you made Ashalou's summer!!" - High Peaks Adventure Alumna Parent

"Sam learned so much; he said it was an incredible experience; he could not have been happier!" - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus Parent

"Again, can't thank you enough for a wonderful adventure for Sawyer.  We have heard lots over the last few weeks!!" - High Peaks Adventure Alumnus Parent