Adult Trips
Adventure Trips designed to mimic the teen adventure trip style but provide adult freedom and flexible arrival and departures.
Instead of meeting at a specific location to travel to the trip site, adults can opt to drive themselves to the location and leave whenever they want. Participants can also choose to eat out at nearby restaurants instead of eating the planned meals.
Trips can be pre-planned by Powell Adventures (below) or groups can simply create their own by scheduling a video call and orchestrating plans for their friends or group.
What Powell Adventures does:
- Take care of all logistics, permits, and outfitter payments.
- Plan meals and provide cooking equipment.
- Provide Professional Guiding for hiking, climbing, and basic paddling.
- Provide transportation to and from your location.
2026 Adult Trips
Red River Gorge, KY
Adult rock climbing trip to the Red River Gorge of Eastern Kentucky. Learn to climb or tag along as a seasoned pro. Feel free to bring your own climbing gear and meet other fellow climbers. Camping will be done at Lago Linda Hideaway.
September 25-27 (Friday- Sunday)
Gauley River Rafting, WV
Take on Pillow Rock and the Iron Ring- some of the most fiercest rapids on the Gauley await for you and your friends. Join newcomers and past adventure trip staff as we hang out for a good ole time at ACE Resort in WV. One day of rafting. One day of touring Nat’l. Park.
October 10-12 (Saturday-Monday), Columbus Day*
Maryland Fall Camping
Join Powell Adventures on a relaxing campout to McHenry, Maryland. Here we will explore a rock maze and go for a breath-taking, gorgeous hike at Swallow Falls State Park. Enjoy the leaves in peak color in the panhandle of Maryland.
October 16-18 (Friday-Sunday)
10 Day Professional Development for Young Adults.
Northeast Beast
- August 2 (Sunday)- August 10 (Monday), 2026
- $1,595
- Leaving From: Erie, PA
A 10-day adventure for young adults—whether you’re heading to college or already there—designed to build real-world outdoor skills while fostering independence and connection. Set in the rugged and scenic landscapes of the Northeast, this immersive experience takes you through Vermont, New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts
Throughout the trip, you’ll develop practical skills used by outdoor professionals, including map and compass navigation, climbing site management, backcountry hiking, river navigation, and expedition logistics. With a focus on hands-on learning, you’ll gain confidence in both leadership and teamwork in dynamic outdoor environments.
Inspired by classic teen adventure programs but tailored for a more mature group, this trip offers greater freedom, responsibility, and ownership of the experience. Along the way, you’ll form meaningful connections with peers who share your drive for exploration—creating memories and friendships that last well beyond the 10 days.
College-Aged Trips
Does your school or university have an outdoor adventure club? Want to make life simple and outsource your freshman orientation trip or mid-semester outing? Schedule a video call with us!
Some Opportunities:
- Freshman Orientation Trips
- Backpacking Trips
- Climbing Trips
- Paddling Instruction
Schedule a Video Call
to create your own adult adventure trip for your group of friends or professional organization