Build Lasting Bonds Through Wilderness
Our guided backcountry expeditions create powerful connections between fathers and sons through shared adventure and meaningful experiences. Each journey combines authentic wilderness challenges with intentional conversations that build relationships and develop character.
Our Approach
We combine authentic wilderness challenges with a structured curriculum designed to foster meaningful conversations between fathers and sons. Unlike typical outdoor programs, each Basecamp journey integrates character development alongside adventure, creating experiences that transform relationships.
Program Structure
Every expedition includes daily 'Trail Marker' discussions focusing on core values, guided activities that create natural teaching moments, and evening reflections around the campfire. This intentional structure ensures that physical challenges become opportunities for growth and connection.
Age-Appropriate Adventures
With programs designed for boys ages 8-18+, we create experiences tailored to each developmental stage - from introductory adventures for younger boys to challenging journeys for teens navigating the transition to adulthood. Each expedition is crafted to meet participants where they are physically, emotionally, and relationally.
Expert Leadership
Our guides bring years of wilderness experience and mentoring expertise to each journey. Professionally trained in both outdoor leadership and facilitation, they create safe environments for authentic father-son connections to flourish while ensuring safety and engagement throughout the experience.
Expedition Programs
Trailblazers
$1,200-1,500 per pair
3-4 day backcountry adventures introducing young boys to wilderness skills, teamwork, and core values. Focus on building confidence through age-appropriate challenges and guided father-son activities in moderate terrain.
Pathfinders
$1,800-2,200 per pair
5-6 day expeditions designed for teens navigating the transition to adulthood. Deeper conversations on identity and purpose combined with more challenging backcountry experiences that build resilience and self-reliance.
Summiteers
$2,500-$3,500 per pair
7-10 day advanced journeys for older teens preparing for independence. Tackle significant wilderness challenges while focusing on leadership, legacy, and transition to adulthood through meaningful father-son dialogue.
Legacy Journeys: Ultimate Father-Son Expeditions
Denali Circuit
$7,500- $9,500 per pair
Circumnavigate North America's highest peak through remote Alaskan wilderness. This epic journey features dramatic landscapes, challenging terrain, and unparalleled opportunities for growth. Navigate glacial crossings, wildlife encounters, and pristine backcountry while engaging in our most profound curriculum on legacy and purpose.
Alpine Traverse
$9,000-$12,000 per pair
Experience the iconic mountains of France, Italy, and Switzerland on this international expedition combining cultural immersion with alpine adventure. Trek through three countries, stay in mountain huts, and discuss universal values while witnessing some of the world's most spectacular mountain landscapes.
Scottish Highlands Traverse
$12,000-$15,000 per pair
Journey through the ancient, mist-shrouded landscapes of Scotland's Northern Highlands on this extraordinary expedition. Navigate rugged mountain passes, serene lochs, and heather-covered moorlands while exploring centuries-old stories of courage, loyalty, and resilience. This challenging trek through remote wilderness areas combines wild camping with select historic accommodations, creating a powerful backdrop for discussions about heritage, identity, and the legacies we pass between generations
Schedule a Expedition Planning Session
Connect with our expedition guides to discuss which father-son journey is right for your family. In this free 30-minute call, we'll help you identify the appropriate program based on your son's age, experience level, and your relationship goals.
Limited spots available for 2026 expeditions
About
our company
Basecamp Expeditions was founded on a simple but powerful belief: the relationship between fathers and sons shapes lives for generations. Our founder, Jeff, established these programs after experiencing firsthand how wilderness challenges created transformative moments with his own father.
We combine true backcountry adventure with intentional curriculum designed to develop character, build relationships, and create memories that last a lifetime. Our expert guides are not just outdoor professionals, but mentors skilled in facilitating meaningful conversations between fathers and sons. Every expedition we lead is built on the core values of integrity, perseverance, gratitude, and responsibility - timeless principles that help boys become men of character and purpose.
Contact Us
Ready to explore expedition options for you and your son? Complete this form and one of our guides will contact you within 48 hours to discuss program details and answer your questions. Limited spots are available for our 2026 season.