What’s an Eagle Expedition?

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

From rugged backpacking to canoeing to service projects, this year’s Expedition roster offers varying challenges and diverse areas for exploration, growth, and forging new relationships. Check them out below!

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2025 Eagle Expeditions

Maine Winter Expedition

27 FEB - 2 MAR 25 | Greenville, Maine
An Eagle Expedition that challenges participants through winter-based physical activity in the far northwoods of Maine that surround the famous Appalachian Trail and the storied 100 mile wilderness. Activities may include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and other outdoor challenges that push personal boundaries of comfort and endurance.
Application Window: 4 Dec - Jan 31

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Southwest Bikepacking

10 - 14 APR 25 | Las Cruces, New Mexico
A 4 day, 3 night bikepacking adventure. What is bikepacking? Bikepacking is riding your bike while carrying all the gear you need to thrive outdoors like camping equipment, food, water, and bike maintenance supplies. It’s like backpacking except you trade hiking for MTN biking.
Application Window: 4 Dec - 5 Mar

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UHP Mountain Biking Clinic

20 - 23 JUN 25 | Bentonville, AR (UHP)
This will be Team RWBs first Basecamp Mountain Biking Expedition and we are stoked to offer this experience in collaboration with The Dirt Therapy Project. Together, our experienced guides and staff from TDTP will provide expert instruction and ensure Eagles “send it” safely and with confidence.
Application Window: 4 Dec - 21 May

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Foothills Trail

8 - 15 NOV 25 | near Greenville, SC
The Foothills Trail is the Appalachian Mountains best kept secret. At 76 miles long, this thru-hike offers challenge, stunning waterfalls, mountain vistas, and the opportunity to achieve a cumulative elevation gain/loss of over 30,000’ over the course of the trek.
Application Window: 4 Dec 4 - 18 Sep

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Appalachian Trail Triple Crown Backpacking

29 MAY - 2 JUN 25 | Roanoke, VA (Appalachian Trail)
The AT Triple Crown Backpacking Expedition is an unforgettable opportunity to push limits on the world famous Appalachian Trail, forge lasting friendships over campfires, and learn the tips and hacks from experienced backpacking guides so you’re ready to tackle the next big hiking adventure.
Application Window: 4 Dec - 30 Apr

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Arizona Trail Service Project

22 - 26 MAY 25 | AZ
Engulfed in beautiful scenery, participants will take part in service projects along the Arizona Trail. The projects will mainly focus on repairing the trail tread from water erosion, which includes deberming, cleaning and repairing drainages, clearing the vegetation corridor, grubbing out (uprooting) some brush, cacti, and grasses, and potentially moving and relocating various-sized rocks.
Application Window: 4 Dec - 25 Apr

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Wonderland Trail

3 - 12 SEP 25 | Mt. Rainier National Park, WA
Looking to challenge yourself on an epic eight-day, 93-mile complete circumnavigation backpacking trip of Washington’s Mt. Rainier? You’ll travel through challenging terrain, diverse ecosystems, and experience the high passes and valleys that total almost 25,000ft of elevation gain and loss.
Application Window: 4 Dec - 25 Jul

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Why Join an Eagle Expedition?

1. You love the great outdoors.

If spending several days, distraction free, in a beautiful setting while tackling legitimate challenges as a team fires you up, then you should join an Eagle Expedition.

2. You’re looking for an epic Big Fitness Goal (BFG).

Eagle Expeditions are held in bucket-list destinations and are truly Big Fitness Goal worthy. Plus, we give you a 6-week training plan to help you prepare for the challenges ahead.

3. You want to challenge yourself and grow.

An Eagle Expedition is tough. It’s not a nature walk or a leisurely 4 days outside. The grit, teamwork, and determination to accomplish the day's objective make an Expedition what it is. It will be tough but as a team you share that struggle, just as you share the view atop the mountain, just as you share that rewarding plunge in crystal clear waters, just as you share the bonds forged through these challenges.

FAQ

Applications remain open after Dec 4, 2024. If an individual who was accepted can no longer attend an Expedition, applicants from the waiting list will be contacted.
You may apply to any and all Expeditions. Selections should be ranked with the trip you’d like to attend most being your first selection.
The waiting list will be used to fill spots up to 4 weeks before an Expedition starts.
Applications will be open until roughly 6 weeks before the first day of a given Expedition.
Upon acceptance to an Expedition, you will receive information on registering using the Classy fundraising platform.
Each Expedition in 2025 has a $50 non refundable deposit due at time of registration and is used as a credit towards the registration fee. The entire fee can be fundraised or paid out of pocket. Fundraising is highly encouraged as it helps fund future opportunities and spread the word of the incredible journey you’re about to embark on!
Expeditions are led by volunteer Expedition Guides. Guides are veterans/service members, and are also dedicated members of the Team RWB community. With safety in mind, all guides are trained in wilderness medicine.
Applicants will receive notification starting Dec 12. Keep in mind that with a high volume of applications, there may be delays in sending notifications.
If you have applied after that date and the Expedition is full, you will be notified via email that you are on the waitlist as soon as possible.
If accepted on an Expedition, you will be given a window to complete a few onboarding tasks and to confirm your participation. Should confirmation not be given or onboarding completed within the time detailed in your acceptance email, your spot will be given to another Eagle on the waitlist.
Please contact Expeditions@teamrwb.org if you have not received an update on the status of your application.