Big Adventure Trips TM
....between rock and sky
2017 Sea Kayaking, Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is the most highly visited sea kayaking national lakeshore in the country! Sea kayakers from the US west and east coasts and all points in between travel to the area to paddle the crystal clear fresh waters of Lake Superior. What makes it so great for sea kayak adventurers is the archipelago of 22 islands (including Madeline Island) that spreads out northeast from Point Detour on the Bayfield Peninsula to the northern most point of Wisconsin. This trip begins in Ludington, for those residing in Michigan, otherwise it starts in Bayfield, Wisconsin. It's a 3 night, 4 day paddling and tent camping adventure with a few nights in town. Photo Credit: Jessica Chamberlain
Dates: August 18-24, 2017
Deposit: $100
Balance: $650
Rating: Moderate
Age: 21+
Colorado is the river rafting and 14,000ft peak state. It's at the top of the list for adventure seekers. People come from around the world to raft and hike in the Rockies. This trip is for everyone. You can hike to the peak of a mountain or not. You can raft the Arkansas river or not... it's up to you. We'll base camp between Leadville and Buena Vista in beautiful Chaffee county. Surrounded by snow capped peaks, campers will relax and enjoy peaceful surroundings and breathtaking views.
Dates: August 4-12, 2018
Deposit: $100 per person due December 9, 2017 (to secure rafting trip)
Balance: $750 per person due April 1, 2018
Rating: Moderate rafting/Difficult hiking
Age: 10+
2019 Backpacking Mt. Hood, Oregon
From Thursday August 8, 2019 to Sunday August 18, 2019, for 10 days you’ll be surrounded by towering old-growth forests, waterfalls, and mighty rivers. Not only will you backpack the famous Timberline Trail for nearly 40 miles, circumnavigating Mt. Hood, you'll also experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. After we pack out, feeling accomplished, you'll explore the Columbia River Gorge; valleys dotted with family farms; wineries, orchards with lavender and wildflowers. Our journey will continue to the Pacific Ocean, end with beach combing, whale watching, stargazing and cliff views. Together, we will enjoy scrumptious local food and wine and on our last night there will be a bit of nightlife and frivolity in the city of Portland. This trip will not disappoint.
Deposit: $300 per person due December 7, 2018 (to secure all lodging)
Balance: $675 per person due April 5, 2019(includes some meals, lodging, BAT shuttle and BAT courtesy fee of $100). Travel to Oregon and most meals are not included in this price.
Maximum number of people for this trip is 10.
Rating: Difficult hiking
Age: 18+
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Past Trips
Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking Adventure, 2017
This was a fantastic trip on Lake Superior. Second time I've brought a group on this one. The weather and waves were a bit challenging but in the end it was well worth it. We had 12 of us including our two guides from Living Adventures. The trip ended with a great dinner party in the cutest little town of Bayfield Wisconsin. This will not be the last time we do this trip... just too much fun to stop going.
Backpacking in the Grand Teton National Park, 2015
The Grand Tetons are amazing. This trip started with everyone wanting to go and ended with only a few but it was a fabulous experience, even with the rain. The views were tremendous... and the trip ended with a delightful visit in Jackson, including a winery.
Sea Kayaking in the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, 2002
After the birth of my third child I wanted to do a women's trip that was entirely different from the Trips I had organized in the past. I chose sea kayaking the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. With the help of a woman owned sea kayaking outfitter we managed to paddle to several islands, shipwrecks and beautiful quiet beaches. The trip was the almighty. Six women plus a young female guide. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves to the utmost and have an amazing bear story that will shock even the most wilderness hardy.
Backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park, 1998
The first women's trip I led was to the Rocky Mountain National park. The quentissential location for a backpacking trip. It was glorious! My dearest friends joined me for 4 days in the Mummy range. We had a wonderful time sledding down the snow of the high peaks and playing cards in our tents on the rainy afternoons. We ended our trip with a warm celebration dinner. It was a trip not to be forgotten.
Testimonials
" I went on the Apostle Islands Kayaking Trip through BAT and I could not have had a greater time! I love the outdoors and going one new and exciting adventures but I would not have been able to do this trip without going with Jen. She makes sure you have everything you will need to succeed on your adventure and is so organized with the planning of each trip. I would highly recommend taking a trip through BAT!"
-Jessica Chamberlain, South Lyon MI, 2017
"Loved being with such a wonderful, adventurous, and fun group of people who mastered sea kayaking as a team! WE ROCKED (literally at times in those 4 footers)! Would do it again in a minute with this group! Miss you all!"
- Maggie Cassem, Glen Arbor MI, 2017
"Outdoorsy people.... My husband and I went to the Apostle islands trip over the summer through BAT. I am not a camper, not a paddler, nor an adventurous person by no mean, somehow I found myself with this fun group or people for a week, i wouldn’t trade it for anything. Jennifer Bruen is so passionate, caring, and organized, the trip was fun, adventurous, we made memories for a lifetime! Strongly recommend the adventure with BAT!"
- Natalie Flournoy, Grosse Pointe MI, 2017