Alternative Break Experience

In 2022, Oregon State University’s new hiking club was selected as one of American Hiking Society’s Alternative Break Scholarship recipients. Students contributed to a week-long trail maintenance service project at Moran State Park located on Orcas Island, Washington. Yan Yan, the president of the hiking club and group leader, reflects on the student’s experience below.

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Assumption of Risk and Release Form

I acknowledge that I understand that during my participation in a Volunteer Vacation or Alternative Break Trip, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen or…

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Alternative Break 2020 We want to send out a huge THANK YOU to the students that participated in American Hiking’s Alternative Break Program in 2020! While the coronavirus pandemic forced…

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2019 Alternative Break Photo Contest

Shaun P., Ohio State University (James River State Park) Nitya I., Rutgers University (James River State Park) Ian C., Northeastern (Natural Bridge State Park) Kate G., DeSales University (Gold Head…

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2019 Alternative Break Scholarship

The American Hiking Society Alternative Break Scholarship offers your school group the unique opportunity to participate in a 2019 Alternative Break. If selected, your group would participate in a profound…

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