EAGLE EXPEDITION

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Eagle Expeditions is a Team RWB program that gives Eagles the chance to enjoy nature, challenge themselves, and experience camaraderie.

From rugged backpacking to canoeing to service projects, the Expedition roster offers varying challenges and diverse areas for exploration, growth, and forging new relationships.

WHY JOIN AN EAGLE EXPEDITION?

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Epic bucket list

locations

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Forge lasting

connections

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Push yourself mentally

and physically

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A love for

the outdoors

Eagle Expeditions Info Session Recordings

If you couldn’t join us live, you can watch the sessions here! You’ll get an overview of the program, trip details, eligibility, and the application process.

2027 Eagle Expeditions

(New Zealand & Ecuador)

Eagle Expeditions

  • A groups of people whitewater rafting

    Grand Canyon - Whitewater Rafting

    Jul 07 - 21, 2026

    North Rim of the Grand Canyon

  • A group of hikers with backpacks standing on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees.

    Gros Ventre Backpacking Expedition

    Jul 28 - Aug 4, 2026

    Jackson, WY

  • Group of six women and one man standing on a rocky terrain outdoors, smiling, wearing hiking gear and backpacks, holding trekking poles, with a cloudy sky and greenery in the background.

    Great Basin National Park

    Aug 3 - 7, 2026

    Baker, NV

  • A man with short hair and glasses working on an orange mountain bike with a mountain landscape in the background. He is wearing a red shirt with the message "Enzing Veterans Lives" on the back.

    Arctic Circle Bikepacking

    Aug 13 – 20, 2026

    Arctic Circle to Fairbanks, AK

  • Scenic view of a lake with green hills and forest in Vermont, featuring lush greenery, water, and a partly cloudy sky.

    Vermont Bikepacking

    Aug 26 - 31, 2026

    Vermont (Champlain Valley and Green Mountains)

  • Group of backpackers hiking through a lush forested trail at North Cascades National Park, with one hiker helping another on a steep incline.

    North Cascades National Park Backpacking

    Aug 26 - 30, 2026

    North Cascades National Park, WA

  • A person standing in a mountain stream with lush green bushes and tall pine trees, mountains in the background, and a clear blue sky.

    Colorado State Expedition

    Aug 28 - Aug 31, 2026

    Ski Cooper to Twin Lakes, CO

  • Two women kayaking on a river, one holding a paddle and smiling, wearing a red shirt and baseball cap, with greenery in the background.

    Boundary Waters

    Aug 27 - Sept 2, 2026

    Boundary Waters, Northern Minnesota

  • Texas State Expedition

    Sept 17 - 20, 2026

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX

  • People hiking on a trail surrounded by green trees and foliage, wearing backpacks and casual outdoor clothing.

    10th Mountain Division Huts Expedition

    Sept 17 – 20, 2026

    Leadville, Colorado

  • Group of hikers standing on a trail in a forest, holding hiking poles, with a signpost showing trail distances.

    Backpacking 101 on the Appalachian Trail

    Apr 30 - May 5, 2026

    Bryson City, NC

  • Group of eleven hikers smiling and posing for a photo on a mountain top with backpacks, surrounded by scenic mountains and a partly cloudy sky.

    Appalachian Trail

    Jun 4 – 8, 2026

    Gorham, NH

  • A scenic view of green mountains with snow-capped peaks in the background, and a grassy hillside with scattered trees in the foreground. Text overlay reads 'Elwha (Olympic NP) State Eagle Expedition'.

    Elwha (Olympic NP)

    Jun 12 - 14, 2026

    Olympic National Park, WA

  • A woman wearing a red shirt, red cap, and sunglasses is sitting in a red kayak on calm water, holding a paddle in the air, smiling.

    SC Upstate Kayak & Camping

    Jun 15 - 18, 2026

    Devils Fork State Park, SC

  • A scenic view of Denali State Park with a river winding through green mountains, focused on pink wildflowers in the foreground.

    Denali State Park Backpacking

    Jun 26 - 30, 2026

    Denali State Park, Alaska

International Eagle Expeditions

  • A group of eight hikers standing on a rocky hilltop with a scenic landscape and cloudy sky in the background.

    Trekking the Dolomites

    Jul 20 - Jul 27, 2026

    Vicenza, Italy

  • Snow-capped mountains in Ecuador with clouds and a dark foreground tree.

    Ecuador

    Jan 15-25, 2027

    Ecuador, South America

  • Scenic view of an island with surrounding water, lush greenery, and a colorful sky during sunset, with a hint of orange and pink hues.

    New Zealand

    Jan 21 - Feb 4, 2027

    New Zealand (Stewart Island)

  • Group of people gathered on a beach with colorful surfboards in the foreground, some wearing red and blue shirts, engaging in a discussion, with a lifeguard tower in the background.

    Surfing and Yoga in Portugal

    May 20–26, 2026

    Colares, Portugal

FAQ

Lead an Expedition

Since 2021, Eagle Expeditions have brought Veterans and supporters together for unforgettable, resilience-building outdoor challenges. From the rugged Smokies and Boundary Waters to iconic parks like Yellowstone, Olympic, and a 94-mile circumnavigation of Mt. Rainier. Eagles go full feral in the wild to build community, test limits, and share adventure.

Team RWB is growing our cadre of trained outdoor leaders.
If you’re skilled in the outdoors, confident managing risk, and passionate about helping Eagles get feral, we want you.

Interested? Email: expeditions@teamrwb.org

Three Ways to Experience an Eagle Expedition

  • HQ Supported: Bucket-list, BFG-level adventures led by Team RWB staff & expert Expedition Guides.

  • State Supported: State-driven outdoor experiences that highlight local treasures.

  • Expedition in a Day: A full day of challenge with no multi-day commitment needed.