Backcountry Marmot Research in Olympic National Park
Explore the backcountry of Olympic National Park! Olympic National Park is home to a vast array of striking features, including high glacial peaks, old growth temperate rain forest, wild coastline, and unique wildlife. We’ll backpack to a remote part of the park to participate in ongoing research of native marmot (a small mammal) populations under the direction of wildlife biologists for the National Park Service. We’ll spend a few days participating in the research, and the rest of the time backpacking through the heart of the park. You will learn about biological field data collection methods, contribute to important wildlife research, and spend time exploring this spectacular wild corner of the Northwest. This is the only trip College Outdoors runs to Olympic National Park, so you won’t want to miss out! Read the detailed trip description to learn more.
Trip Specifics
Dates: Tuesday, Aug. 17 - Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021
Cost: $50 - $975. Need-based financial aid is applied on a sliding scale for those who qualify.
Food: Gluten-Free, Vegan and non-medical specialty diets cannot be accommodated on this trip. Vegetarian diets are welcome. Check out Backpacking in the Cascades for options with restricted diets.
Rigor: High
Equipment & Packing List (coming soon)
Required Forms
Trip Pictures
Check out pictures from other times we’ve gone here!