OUR MISSION Explore with Confidence
At Wilderness Quest Camp, we believe that everyone, regardless of background and experience level, can learn to appreciate and harness the outdoors.
Wilderness Quest Camp provides the training and skills you need to tackle your next outdoor adventure. Every course and expedition we offer focuses on outdoor safety and preparedness.
Through education and outdoor recreation, Wilderness Quest Camp aims to introduce people to new outdoor activities, develop planning and preparation skills, and inspire everyone to learn more about the environment and themselves. Our experiences are tailored to each group of participants, so every expedition is safe, personalized, challenging, and exciting!
Enjoy the Wilderness Quest Camp experience!
WHY CHOOSE US?
Our Team
From Crater Lake and Columbia River Gorge to paddling, caving, and mountaineering expeditions, our instructors have decades of cumulative experience exploring the region and the world. Our diverse interests have led us to pursue advanced training in skills like first aid, bushcraft, land navigation and plant identification. We’re bonded by our love of wild places and our appetite for adventure, and driven to share that passion with new friends.
Our Community
Check your assumptions about who you’ll meet in the Mount Hood. We are happy to welcome participants from all over the world, whether they have been camping for decades or are new to the outdoors. Wilderness Quest Camp welcomes everyone, and the diversity of our participants creates a rich learning environment and a lasting sense of community.
ADVENTURE COURSES
Try out a new type of recreation or gain valuable safety and preparedness skills in our adventure courses. Experiences include backpacking trips, canoeing, rock climbing, caving outdoor fitness courses, and even a summer camp for adults! Survival skills are always included. Adventures are available for families, women only, and co-ed adults.
WOMEN’S ADVENTURE COURSES
Whether you’re looking to learn something new in a girls-only zone, to meet some other adventurous women, or to boost your confidence in the outdoors, we’ve got a unique women-only experience for you! Options for women to connect with and learn from other women include single-sex Survival Essentials, local backpacking trips, and even a grown-up summer camp.
Survival Courses
Survival priorities and skills are the foundation of every Wilderness Quest Camp adventure. For individuals and families who want to try more essential skills, we offer several survival-focused courses. Learning and practicing wilderness survival is not only fun; our training gives you the knowledge and confidence to adventure responsibly!
Camp
Wilderness Quest Camp provides middle and high school girls with the opportunity to learn survival skills, explore outdoor recreational activities, and learn about themselves while surrounded by supportive peers and positive role models. Come to camp to expand their comfort zone in the outdoors and grow into courageous, confident, compassionate leaders!
LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING
Surviving in the wilderness is strikingly similar to surviving in the workplace, especially when you’re navigating high-pressure, stressful situations. Teamwork in outdoor scenarios translates well into the office! Our leadership and team-building experiences include our core wilderness survival curriculum and can be customized to help your group meet their goals.
Custom Experiences
Get creative with your Wilderness Quest Camp experience! Would you like to design an educational program for your group? Are you looking for help planning and preparing for an upcoming outdoor adventure? Do you need a location for an exciting, one-of-a-kind celebration? Contact us with your plans and start customizing your experience! Custom experiences are subject to scheduling and space availability.
