The Buzz

Mountain Classroom students spread out near the San Juan River in southeastern Utah for their three-day solo, alone at their sites with their packs of provisions, shelter, diversions of their choice, and their thoughts.

"The members of the Navajo and Hopi Nations treated us with such hospitality and kindness that it is hard to put into words how grateful we are... I am so glad I got to have this eye-opening experience." Read more from Reagan '26!

With “training phase” behind them, Mountain Classroom shifts into “main phase,” and with it, a longer task list, more student leadership and student-led decisions, and a more efficient, high-functioning group. Read more from Christina '26.

Mountain Classroom checks in after four days on the Pine Ridge Trail in Big Sur, California. Freya '26 walks us through the rhythm of the trip.

From Joshua Tree, the Spring 2026 Mountain Classroom group traveled to the Pacific and headed north along the California coast.

"I can truly say I trust each one of these people with my life, literally. And it's only day 7.” Click to read more from Annie ’26!

Mountain Classroom wrapped up their winter term in the Southwest with a four-day canoe trip on the Colorado River. Emily '27 captures the final outing and reflects on the term.

When plans for a backpacking trip through Death Valley's Surprise Canyon were derailed by illness, the group adapted. Evan '26 reflects on resilience, presence, and thriving in adverse conditions.

"Rock climbing in Joshua Tree was an experience that will stay with all of us, for it not only left its mark on our hands and scraped knees, but also allowed us to connect with the earth in a way unlike any other." Read more from Sedona '26.