Black Mountain Expeditions - Adventure travel, teen wilderness trips

Adventure with Purpose

After my 2 week backpacking trip in California, I have been tested, humbled and learned what is truly in my heart. The experience is like no other I have ever had.

-Megan, High Sierra and Beyond 2009

Wilderness Expeditions

Schools and Groups

High Schools, Colleges, Organizations, Churches
Custom Designs to meet group specific goals
First Year Transition Programs
Professional trainings through LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics and the Professional Climing Instrucors Association

Why Black Mtn. Expeditions?

Names are important. We like ours because it implies a sense of place that is important to us. "Black Mountain" is the location of our home office and the spot where our summer camps have grown for the past 60 years. And "expedition" speaks ... Read More »

Spring Break, Joshua Tree, CA

Discover the wisdom of the desert. Spend your spring break rock climbing in Joshua Tree, CA.

North Carolina High Country

See the places no one else sees in Western Carolina. more..

“ I'd like to introduce Ryan Carlson, our director. Ryan comes to us after seven years directing the wilderness program for Ohio Wesleyan University and the Coalition for Christian Outreach. ”

- Adam Boyd