Winter Expeditionary Experience
Designed for enrichment that builds that winter skills of youth outdoor enthusiasts, Trackers Snow School covers the following subjects:
Winter Backcountry & Snowshoeing Learn how to safely traverse in the snow in outdoor wilderness environments. Understand the unique properties of the winter environment in temperature and terrain.
Tracking & Orienteering From marten to coyote to snowshoe hare, follow the tracks of wildlife leaving their impressions on the blank tableau of the winter wonderland. Stay found while practicing essential navigation skills for the mountains and beyond.
Winter Survival & Outdoor Safety Train in our unique Rangers martial art of stealth and invisibility, the Curriculum of Shadows. Find your grit and resilience. Rise to any challenge, following an ancient path that teaches lessons of awareness, strategy, and leadership.
Snowball Battle Royale with Cocoa & Donuts
Call to Action
We teach the art of Tracking, which gives young people the tools needed to navigate the human and natural world. A Tracker is ready and gritty, training in outdoor skills. A Tracker is a caretaker with their Team, contributing to their greater community through self-discipline and service.
Every day is rooted in Tracking as a game and core learning philosophy. All year long, train to become a master tracker. Follow the trails of elk, fox, bobcat, and more. Learn to decode bird language, using their calls to locate other wildlife and people in the forest.
Our Guides
Our Homeschool Mentors are experienced educators who teach authentic skills. They inspire positive growth through connection to community, nature, and outdoor lore. Our Guides help youth direct their own education.
How It Works
Snow School Days 2 Winter weekdays, Wednesday and Thursday options
During these weekly training days, Trackers students join a team of friends learning with expert Mentors. Program days are 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. You drop-off at your local Trackers HQ and we provide transportation to explore the epic foothills of Mount Hood with our experienced winter guides..
SE Portland - Ages 5-6 & 7-11
Snow School Dec 7 & 14 Wendesdays
Snow School Dec 8 & 15 Thursdays
Snow School Jan 4 & 11 Wendesdays
Snow School Jan 5 & 12 Thursdays
Drop-off at Trackers HQ (SE Portland) - 4617 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, OR
Family Opportunity
+ Optional Community Programs
Dates Vary
Apprentices and their immediate family get free admission to Trackers Campfire, Family Archery Range, and other Community Events.
Tuition
Reserve your place with a non-refundable deposit. The remaining tuition is paid in monthly payments. Your first payment is due the last day of month before the term begins.
Snow School
$235 per session
Sibling Homeschool Discount 5% off with sibling registration of Homeschool.
Scholarships Limited scholarship awards are available for families in need. Contact Us
Scholarships & discounts cannot be combined.