Experience Learning

09/28/2026

Holton Arms students stayed resilient through cold conditions last week while making art at Spruce K**b Lake and orienteering to the summit of Spruce K**b!

Instructors trying to look as cool as their students in the last photo.

09/06/2026

Peak fall foliage in Dolly Sods is calling—and it’s almost here!

Join Experience Learning for a 4-day, 3-night backcountry expedition (Sept 28 – Oct 1) through high-elevation bogs, wind-swept plains, and vibrant autumn canopy. Build backcountry skills, sleep under crisp mountain skies, and hit the trail with gear and meals provided. To keep the experience personal and low-impact, we limit each group to just 6 participants.
Only a few spots left!
https://experience-learning.org/learn3/adult/dolly-sods-adult/

09/02/2026

Looking to hit the trail with an incredible group of women this autumn?
Our all-women’s backcountry trip offers beautiful fall colors, hands-on trail skills, and true mountain camaraderie. Whether you're looking to build confidence in the wilderness or simply recharge under the stars with supportive company, this journey is crafted for you. Best of all? We bring the gear, pass you the ingredients to cook up your own backcountry feast, and throw in an expert guide to keep us on track—all you need to bring is your sense of adventure.

Registration closes this Sunday, September 6th—and only a few spots remain!
https://experience-learning.org/learn3/adult/womens-series/

07/30/2026

Big news for the Mon Forest Towns! 🎉

🌲 The Mon Forest Towns Partnership has been awarded $402,000 from the Expedia Trails Fund and The Conservation Fund to build new trails connecting Durbin and Franklin, WV to the Monongahela National Forest!

🥾 This funding will power Franklin's new 3-mile Peters Mountain Trail System and Durbin's 0.8-mile Connector Trail - bringing outdoor recreation right to our communities' doorsteps.🚶‍♀️🚴

Huge thanks to our partners for investing in Appalachian trails and the towns that surround them! 💚

📖 Read the full press release:
🔗 https://monforesttowns.org/expedia-trails-fund/

Learn about how Durbin and Franklin are owning their outdoors, from community coaching to construction on our blog!
🔗 https://monforesttowns.org/two-trails-one-forest/

07/29/2026

07/23/2026

Summer Camp Week 5 🥾🌸

This week took us on new adventurous! We got the opportunity to work alongside new friends at the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association and expert coaches on our Intermediate Bike Camps.

07/23/2026

07/12/2026

GRUSK weekend was legendary! Thanks to staff, Mountain Rides, and all of partners for making our 10th year unreal🤘🚲