Custom Events

Is your group looking for an event, field trip or vacation together? Let us help you do it. You can choose from any of our 150 existing trip options, or we can put together a trip that meets your group's needs. Combine your interests with our expertise!   Wilderness Inquiry has over 30 years of experience working with adults of all ability levels, especially adults with cognitive impairments.

Day Events:

Wilderness Inquiry conducts day trips for all types of groups including day programs, residential services, and support groups . Day trips are a great way to get outdoors and do something original with your group.  Gateway provides the extra supports needed to make sure that your group has a safe and fun experience.

Day trips take place anywhere there is a body of water to paddle or a trail to hike. Groups range in size from 8 to 150; most groups are between 25 and 50 people. The people participating in these events are 18 to 82 years old and range in ability levels.  Gateway specializes in serving adults with developmental disabilities and other cognitive impairments. Fees for day trips range between $30 and $75 per person, depending upon group size and what activities are involved. We provide all the gear and expert staff, as well as transportation and food if requested.

Click here for more information on paddling the Mississippi National Scenic Riverway right here in the Twin Cities--Wilderness Inquiry's most popular tripping destination of all time!

 

Extended Trips:

We can put together a custom trip for you to any of our 150 destinations.  Canoeing, kayaking, hiking, dog-sledding, and horse packing are our specialties.  As part of the Gateway to Adventure program, we provide the extra supports needed to make sure that everyone in the group has a safe and enjoyable experience.  These trips are perfect for introducing people to outdoor recreational opportunities.
Group sizes typically start at 6 and can exceeed 100 people. Trip fees cover everything, including trip planning and logistics, transportation, meals, experienced, high-quality staff, and high quality gear.

 

For suggestions on where to take your trip:
North American destinations
International destinations

To reserve your group trip or to learn more about what we offer, please contact:

Lee Friedman
(612) 676-9415
leefriedman@wildernessinquiry.org

 

Hear What Other Groups are Saying

“Wilderness Inquiry trips have been a vital part of our program. It is the pinnacle of our youth group's experience--we could not do it without you.” -- Julie O, Paraquad Center for Independent Living

"All of our participants were able to have experiences they have never had before, and being able to observe their apprehension,excitement, growth and participation made the entire week "worth it" for me.  The WI staff's ability to work with this group of young people who typically have trouble socializing and stepping outside of their comfort zone was key in making this so successful." -- Nancy P., Milwaukee Center for Independence