Olympic

This week, we welcomed our first group of Alcoa Scholars to our Olympic National Park campus. They spent the last few days getting to know one another, becoming familiar with the landscape and preparing for their time in the backcountry.

A by-the-numbers look at the 30 Alcoa Scholars participants backpacking through Olympic National Park this summer.

For all those up for the adventure, backpacking is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you're eager to hit the trails and sleep under stars but don't yet have all the experience, consider this helpful guide.