When our son wanted to do a gap year before beginning university—we were unsure. He was determined. ... READ MORE

  by Olivia Schneider, Southwest Program Marketing Intern It was the middle of the night in the mountains of Tennessee. The ground was wet, along with everything else. Boots that carried the feet of 14, 15, and 16 year olds... READ MORE

We just heard back from Savi, this year’s Gruffie Scholarship recipient, who completed the Rockies to Canyonlands Pathfinder semester this November. In the photo she is setting the pace as Leader of the Day. Thanks to Savi for sharing about... READ MORE

At 20 years old Darylann, decided to embark on a 30-day Rockies to Ecuador Pathfinder semester with financial assistance from the Gruffie Scholarship. Here is her account of the experience. From Palugo to the Paramo On the third day of... READ MORE

— April 15, 2015 Our spring Rockies to Ecuador students are on their way home after 81 of the most challenging days of their lives. After such an intense experience, it can be difficult transitioning back to everyday life. A... READ MORE