Sage Expeditions

Philosophy

Sage Expeditions strives to be a positive cultural force at Sage International School.  The mission of Sage Expeditions is to provide equitable opportunity to learn and recreate in diverse outdoor spaces through a variety of activities in order to inspire future outdoor stewards and life-long learners. We want to take students out of their comfort zones, to try something new (or master new skills), and to give them challenges they otherwise would not experience in the school atmosphere.  At the same time, we will push students to transfer their outdoor experiences back to their lives at home and in school, by reinforcing IB curriculum on every trip.  We will also teach natural and social histories of the places we travel and adventure, as well as teach and maintain a “Leave No Trace” ethic.

Expeditions

Sage Expeditions offers a great variety of outdoor learning opportunities. We offer “Action Friday” trips: day trips on our Fridays without school, weekend backcountry and front-country camping, and longer camping/backpacking trips over school breaks. Activities range from hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, fly fishing and more!

Enrollment

For every outing, enrollment will be based on a randomized lottery process, and not the first to register.  Hopefully, this allows all students to access the expeditions in a more equitable manner.  If a student is wait-listed for a trip, they will be given priority on the next trip they register for.  There will be a cutoff time to enter your student’s name for each trip.

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available for some trips. Please contact your outdoor expeditions coordinator for more details.

Sage Expeditions Semester II Catalog

We are rolling out our entire semester II Catalog early this year in hopes you can have more time to plan ahead and prepare for the outdoor education opportunities we’ll provide in 2026! You can see our schedule printed below and make sure to check out our full Catalog with short descriptions and links to lotteries!

Sage Expeditions Semester II Catalog

January

Bogus Basin Lifesports- 1/9, 1/23 & 1/30

Lottery closed on 11/20!

February

ID City Snowshoeing- 2/6 Lottery closes 1/15/26

Backcountry Yurt Camping- Skyline Yurt-  February 18-20

April

City of Rocks Climb and Camp – Dates TBD

OE Students Backpacking in Hells Canyon- 4/16-4/19

4G to Celebration Park- 4/22

5G Campout- 4/29-4/30

May

OE Students- Rafting the Main Payette River- 5/15

June

White Water Rafting Clinic on the Salmon River– 6/22-6/27

Lottery Closes on 1/5!

Please contact the program coordinator Megan Furois at  megan.furois@sageintl.org for information on the expeditions program and upcoming events.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best we can. However, due to the nature of our programming—including limited group sizes, advanced logistical planning, and the securing of permits and staff—we have established the following cancellation policy:

• Before the Payment Due Date:
  Cancellations made before the final payment due date are eligible for a refund minus the non-refundable deposit. The deposit helps cover administrative and planning costs and is not refundable under any circumstances.
• After the Payment Due Date:
  Once the final payment is due, no refunds will be issued unless we are able to fill the cancelled participant’s spot with another student. If the spot is filled, a refund will be issued minus the non-refundable deposit.
• No-Shows or Same-Day Cancellations:
  Participants who do not show up for a trip or who cancel on the day of departure are not eligible for any refund.