
DownWest Semesters
Why choose DownWest Semesters?
We believe in the transformative experience of outdoor adventure; in the power of lacing up your boots, putting on your pack and getting out there on foot, with the support, guidance and leadership of a close-knit team; in the learnings of thoughtful conversations in camp, with rocky peaks and flowing rivers as your backdrop; in the personal growth that comes from collaborating with a team to design, plan and lead an outdoor expedition.
We're excited to provide these experiences to gap students, ages 17-22.
If you are looking for an alternative to being on campus during the fall or spring semester, join DownWest for an outdoor experience with peers, as you navigate western rivers, backpack mountain ranges, bike quiet gravel roads and grow as a leader while learning about the locations you visit and the people who call those places home.