We currently host classes throughout North Carolina, with plans to offer our full scope of classes throughout the USA in 2023. We operate at partner locations, public parks and national forests. Check our current locations here.

Yes! We offer private guided trips led by our passionate outdoor trip guides. For more information click here.

Strollers are only consistently permitted during caregiver and me style classes. These classes are held on more stable surfaces that will be easier to maneuver a stroller on. Workshops and Guided Excursions will not permit strollers unless specifically stated on program descriptions. Not all trails will be stroller compatable.

No. Program registration closes 48 hours prior to a trip to ensure we can properly prepare as well as alert park authorities in advance the information about our group size. It is illegal in many state and federal parks to exchange tender for private businesses on park property.

Caregiver and Me style programs are capped at 6 students and 1 caregiver per student. Including the 1-2 class guides, the class will have 13-14 people present. Private Trips are generally capped off at 12 participants. This allows us to provide two trip guides for maximum trip safety and will include 14 people present. Workshops are capped at 10 participants and 1-2 instructors. This will result in 12 people present.

Each class/experience comes with specific attire & supplies instructions. Please review your class description or email info@wilderbound.co

Yes. We proudly offer three sessions per class-type with completely different classes. Each session also changes month to month and year over year, thanks to the ever-changing wilderness!

At many of our sites, our only available facilities are port-a-potties or outhouses. Due to the nature of our programming, we are sometimes too far away from these facilities to make it back in time. If this is the case, we will instruct campers on Leave No Trace practices and assist them in digging a cat hole before making sure they have the privacy to do their business.

Registration fees are non-refundable. Credits are given on the terms listed below: Youth and adult classes and workshops: Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by phone or online here. If you have to cancel your class, we offer you a 100% credit to your account if you cancel before 48 hours, but do not offer refunds. You may use these credits towards any future class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours, you will lose the payment for the class. Expert Series Workshops: Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a 100% credit. Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will receive a credit, less a 20% fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours to the event will not be eligible for a credit. Tickets to workshop events can be transferred to other participants with notice to info@wilderbound.co Excursions and Private Trips: Cancellation requests must be received a minimum of 14 days before your scheduled experience and a 50% credit will be given with a 1 year expiration. Credits for cancellations less than 10 days prior to your scheduled experience will not be given. Any payments or non-refundable bookings already made by the trip group or on behalf of the trip group by Wilderbound Adventure Co. will be deducted from your credit amount or due, regardless of cancellation.

Credits work as currency within your Wilderbound/Sawyer account and may be used at checkout. Your Wilderbound credit can be applied towards any offering on the Wilderbound website with no restrictions. Credits, with the exception of those issued for canceled private trips and excursions, never expire.

Requests transferred to another class or workshop for any requests made within 48 hours and pending availability.

We explore rain or shine. We will cancel explorations if there are unsafe conditions on the day of the trip/class (thunder, lightning or flooding). Cancellation emails will be sent out no less than 2 hours before your scheduled time, with the exception of pop-up storms. If we cancel class due to weather, you will receive a credit to your account to apply to a future drop-in class or experience. Please be sure to check your email before EVERY class.

Our guides are trained on how to keep participants safe in inclement weather. If participants are able to leave safely they may if weather permits. If weather becomes severe, guides will seek shelter with the group and provide directions on what the plan is next.

We ask that just one adult attend per child to ensure class quality and safety. If you are interested in attending as a family, we invite you to join a private tour or event. All additional siblings must be registered ahead of time. Wilderbound staff have the right to refuse service if class is at capacity and you have brought more people than are registered without a refund or credit.

For safety reasons we do not allow young children at 16+ classes. We do offer children's workshops and private family excursions.

For the safety of our students and to maintain the quality of the class, we ask that you do not bring older siblings. All additional siblings must be registered ahead of time and be of appropriate class or workshop age. Wilderbound staff have the right to refuse service if class is at capacity and you have brought more people than are registered without a refund or credit.

Additional Children (Siblings) are discounted automatically. Children under 1 are free and can attend with you