Fly to Portland, where your orientation officially begins with some of our favorite icebreakers and “get to know you” activities.

Take professional surf lessons. Ride the Magic Mile chairlift to the Palmer Glacier for unforgettable skiing* or snowboarding* on the only mountain in North America to offer year-round snow activities, or mountain bike through scenic Oregon. Get set for a thrilling jet boat ride on the Willamette River.

*Skiing and snowboarding requires proficiency that varies by the mountain and from year to year. Please call us to discuss current requirements.

Kayak the glacially formed, freshwater Lake Union. Toss fish with the Pike Place fishmongers. Add your contribution to the infamous tradition and stick your gum on the Market Theater Gum wall. Rock out in front of a virtual audience On Stage at the Museum of Popular Culture (MoPoP). Take in Seattle, 518′ off the ground at the top of the Space Needle. Buckle up for Whirlyball, a team sport that combines elements of basketball and lacrosse in bumper cars. Grab your tube and go wild on Riptide, Wild Waves’ exciting water slide. If the Mariners are playing at home during your visit, cheer them on at T-Mobile Park.

Sunshine and snow together in the summertime! Browse the shops in the pedestrian-friendly village. Travel 2.7 miles reaching a maximum height of 1,427′ over Fitzsimmons Creek from Whistler to Blackcomb and back again on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Clip into Via Ferrata, a network of steel cables that run the length of a mountain face and cross built-in steps, handles, beams and bridges while you are struck by spectacular views of nature all around. Conquer the Sasquatch, a monster zip-line over a mile long and is the longest zip-line in all of Canada and the USA! You will experience spectacular views and 7,000 feet of pure eco-exhilaration! Will you take it on? Relax in your fully furnished condos and hangout in the outdoor hot tub

Explore the Granville Island Public Market with over 100 vendors and artists, a farmers market, and a ton of shops offering local delicacies. Take a dip into the Pacific at Kitsilano Beach. Get set for the amazing FlyOver Canada! Its special effects including wind, mist and scents combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. Walk across the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge with its awesome views and enjoy the Cliffwalk and exciting Treetops Adventure for a unique forest experience. Go tandem biking through Stanley Park, an urban area in downtown Vancouver that is 10% larger than NYC’s Central Park. Check out the funky shops on Robson Street.

Learn to waterski or wakeboard with professional instructors or go banana boating in Lake Okanagan. For those more advanced wakeboarders, try out wakesurfing and enjoy the ride in this hands-free, freestyle sport. Spend an evening bowling. Lounge lakeside, tan, listen to your tunes or play football on the sandy beach.

Canoe in the glacial fed, emerald colored Lake Louise. Hike past Mirror Lake to the Lake Agnes Teahouse to taste some of their famous apple crumble. Browse the shops in the quaint town of Banff. Tour the Athabasca Glacier on the Columbian Icefields in Jasper National Park to sip glacier water and throw a snowball or two. Snap a photo in front of the husky-shaped Peyto Lake and admire the impressive Bow Falls outside the Banff Springs Hotel. Unwind in the 100°F Banff Upper Hot Springs, with Mt. Rundle in the background.

Check into the impressive University of Calgary. Take in “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” at the Calgary Stampede. Battle your friends at laser tag, it’s hide-and-seek combined with tag with a high-tech twist. For the 25-day program, the incredible action continues.

Say farewell to your new friends as you part ways for your return home. The summer might be over, but all the memories you’ve made will last a lifetime!