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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)

2026 Eagle Expeditions

Eagle Expeditions

  • 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

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  • 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)

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Texas State Expedition

    Sept 17 - 20, 2026

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX

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  • 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

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  • Channel Islands National Seashore - Sea Kayak and Camping

    OCT 11-15, 2026

    Santa Cruz Island and Scorpion Canyon, CA

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International Eagle Expeditions

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

    Ecuador

    Jan 15-25, 2027

    Ecuador, South America

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  • 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)

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FAQ

  • Applications remain open after Dec 1, 2026. If an accepted individual can no longer attend an Expedition, applicants on 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 2026 requires a $50 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration, which is applied as a credit toward 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 spreads the word about 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.

  • Join our Outdoor Adventure group in the Team RWB Member App and stay inspired.

    You can also learn more by watching the 2025 Zoom info session.

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.

  • Group of hikers posing on a mountain trail with scenic views of mountains and clouds in the background. They are wearing outdoor gear and backpacks, smiling and making peace signs.

    Appalachian Trail

  • Group of nine hikers standing on dirt trail with backpacks, walking sticks, and outdoor clothing, with green off-road vehicles and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Arizona Trail Service

  • A group of eleven people outdoors in a mountainous area with green trees, a river, and rocky peaks in the background. They are smiling, dressed in casual and athletic clothing, some wearing sunglasses, hats, and gloves.

    Colorado

  • A group of hikers resting in a shaded area under a large rock overhang in a forested area, with some sitting and some standing, carrying backpacks and wearing outdoor clothing.

    North Carolina

  • Mt. Rainier, Washington

    Mt. Rainier, Washington

  • Group of people hiking in a forest holding trekking poles, standing around a trail sign with distance markers, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.

    Smokey Mountains

  • Group of seven women on a hike, standing on a rocky surface outdoors with backpacks and trekking poles, smiling, dressed for trail walking, with green foliage and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Triple Crown