Once again, Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing has been named by Outside Magazine as a “Best Place to Work!” For the second year in a row, WAEL has gone up against companies such as Patagonia, New Belgium Brewing, and Keen to compete for a spot in the coveted Top 50 Best Places to Work List. To check out the whole list, click here.

Coming in at #15 is an improvement from last year’s ranking of 25, which the staff are very happy about. Many of the staff love the working environment of WAEL aside from the ranking, but it is nice to be recognized nationally for the cool situation we have at a small business. To check out the WAEL information on the Outside Magazine website, click here. It’s not everywhere that you get to borrow a kayak for free, get free housing and meals, and get to bring your dog to work. Interested in joining our crazy, happy staff? Check out our employment page and send in an application today! We are always accepting applications and will be hiring for summer staff positions in the spring.

At Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, the end of the summer brings a rise in the group program. Throughout the year, WAEL plays host to a variety of groups from French Canadian road cyclists from Groupe Centrifuge in the spring to families and friends on vacation in the summer, and church groups, school groups, and businesses everywhere in between. If you are looking for a location to host your next, vacation, retreat, or event and are not sure you are convinced WAEL is the place for you, check out what our past guests have had to say about us.

“Wilderness Adventure went above and beyond what I could have ever expected. Once in a lifetime experience, things I never would had imagined I did. I faced a lot of fears.” -Guest from Harvest Ministries Young Adults

“Staff made you think about how to make teamwork more than just a word. Wilderness Adventure is a relaxing environment where you can forget about work and focus on learning about each other.” -Guest from Manheim Fredericksburg

“Our leaders were all fantastic! Very knowledgeable; everyone put safety first, kept our activities moving smoothly, and most importantly had a great positive attitude which made it a fun experience. We cannot say enough–the staff is great!” -Guest from Troop 395

“A wonderful stay…a memorable experience for all ages. I learned a lot about myself and my students.” -Teacher from St. Jane de Chantal

“The best food of any place I have ever stayed!” -Guest from US Air Force Chief of Chaplain NCO Retreat

“WA is easily one of the best outdoor activities sites/organizations I have ever visited.” -Guest from Roanoke College

Come and find out what makes us who we are! Submit a pricing request form for your group to have a retreat today!

Looking for a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday? Come on out to Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing for our open to the public times on some of our most saught after activities!

***By reservation only*** Please call 540-864-6792 to reserve your space today!

Saturdays and Sundays:

10:00am zipline $20 per person per ride

11:00am climbing wall $15 per person

1:00pm canoeing/tubing (Canoe rentals are $35 and include shuttle, canoe, PFD, and paddles. Tubing rentals include tube, PFD, and shuttle)

Unplug and get outside!

Join Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing for our Fall Series of Adult Intro Skill Clinics.

Cost: $50 per person

Includes: all equipment, instruction, transportation from WAEL to activity site (if applicable), and LUNCH!

Visit the Adult Intro Skill Clinic page for more information. Reservations are required and payment is due at the time of reservation. Minimum of 4 people for trip to go. Limit for each trip is 13 people. Al trips meet at WAEL at 9:00am and should be done around 5:00pm.

9/24: Backpacking and Orienteering

10/1: Rock Climbing

10/15: White Water Kayaking

Call 540-864-6792 to make a reservation today!

Did you have a great time on your summer youth program trip and want the memories to prove it? Order your photo CD today! At just $20 with free shipping, it’s definitely worth the price to have the pictures from your trip to show all of your friends and family! Just call us at 540-864-6792 or e-mail renee@wilderness-adventure.com today!

Sunday, August 7th starts our last week of summer camp for the 2011 season! We here at WAEL have had a great summer with some great campers doing fun activities and want to thank everyone who came out to participate! 2 of the 3 trips we have going out on the 7th are full (8-10 year old Outdoor Discovery and 15-17 year old Classic Adventure), but if you are between the ages of 12 and 14, we would like to invite you to join us on a one week Classic Adventure trip at 50% off! Here are the details….

One Week Classic Adventure Ages 12-14:

1. Only $448 includes all meals, camping, equipment (other than clothing and shoes), instruction for all activities, transportation from our basecamp to all activity sites (unless you are hiking there!), and FUN!

2. There are 2 leaders that go out with each group, one male, one female–no matter how many campers are signed up.

3. You get to do cool activities like our low element teambuilding course, the high ropes adventure trail, 50′ climbing wall, backpacking, rock climbing, caving, and our famous 900′ zipline.

4. You will learn the 4 Principles of Success that we instill in all participants–Respect, Work Ethic, Communication, and a Positive Attitude.

5. You’ll have a great time, make new friends, and try new activities! It just may be the perfect end to your summer vacation!

So, why wait!?! Call 540-864-6792 to sign up today! Or…REGISTER NOW!

There are only 2 weeks left to experience the fun and adventure that WAEL has to offer….why wait?? Sign up now!

Save 35% off of trips leaving on 8/7:

1 week Classic Adventure Ages 12-14   8 spaces remain!

(8-10 Outdoor Discovery and 15-17 Classic Adventure are FULL!)

Save 50% off of trips leaving on 7/31:

2 week Classic Adventure Ages 13-14   8 spaces remain!

2 week Rock and Flow (Rock Climbing and WhiteWater Kayaking) Ages 14-17   

5 spaces remain!

Get on it and get outside! Give us a call at 540-864-6792 to reserve your space today!

Still have not registered for your Summer Youth Program trip? Check out the deals we have below on last minute booking for available spaces. Many of our trips have filled this summer, so if you are interested, get on one while there is still space and the deals are HOT!

50% off of trips leaving 7/24:

5 spaces remain on the 11-13 age group Classic Adventure 2 week trip

3 spaces remain on the 14-17 age group Classic Adventure 2 week trip

35% off of trips leaving 7/31:

8 spaces remain on the 13-14 age group Classic Adventure 2 week trip

5 spaces remain on the new Rock and Flow rock climbing and white water kayaking 2 week trip

Click here to register now, call us at 540-864-6792, or e-mail us at info@wilderness-adventure.com. See you on the trail!

Thinking about summer camp? We only have a few spaces left on 2 trips leaving 7/3.

(Rock and Jam and 13-14 year old 2 week Classic Adventure are full!!)

2 Week 11-13 year old Classic Adventure: 8 spaces remain

4 Week Wilderness Leadership Course Ages 15-17: 5 spaces remain

Call 540-864-6792 or e-mail info@wilderness-adventure.com for more information or Register now!

Check it out! We’re offering 50% off of trips leaving 6/19 and 35% off of trips leaving 6/26. Don’t miss out on a cool trip! Check out available spaces below and call or click here to register today!

Trips leaving 6/19:

1 week Kayaking Ages 13-17: 5 spaces

2 week Ages 11-13 Classic Adventure: 8 spaces

2 week Ages 13-14 Classic Adventure: 7 spaces

2 week Go With The Flow Ages 14-17: 7 spaces (Goes White Water Rafting on the New River Gorge!)

Trips Leaving 6/26:

1 week Ages 10-12 Outdoor Discovery: 1 space remaining!!

1 week Mountain Biking Ages 13-17: 8 spaces

Still have not registered for Summer Camp?? Take a look at the trips we have leaving on June 19th and save 35% (with payment in full at time of registration)!

One Week Kayak Trip–6 spaces left!

2 week Ages 11-13 Classic Adventure–9 spaces left!

2 week Ages 13-14 Classic Adventure–7 spaces left!

2 week Go With the Flow all Water Trip–9 spaces left! (This trip goes white water rafting!)

Give us a call today to experience a trip of a lifetime!

540-864-6792

or shoot us an e-mail at info@wilderness-adventure.com

Had fun on a Spring Intro Skill Clinic?

Join us for the summer series! Check out the dates on the Adult Intro Skill Clinic web page for your summer fun!

June 11th–Caving

June 25th–Mountain Biking

July 9th–Backpacking and Orienteering

July 23rd–Rock Climbing

August 6th–White Water Kayaking

All trips are $50 per person and include all equipment, instruction, transportation from our base camp facility to the activity site, and lunch. Give us a call at 540-864-6792 to make a reservation or for more information!

Interested in more than a day?? Check out our week long excursions!

Still have not signed up for your Summer Youth Program trip? Why wait?!

From now until 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 4th receive 20% off of your Summer Youth Program tuition if you pay in full.

Check out our dates and tuition page for trip availability and REGISTER NOW!

Some may ask…why choose an adventure program??

An adventure program provides an environment that teaches and builds self sufficiency, perseverance, confidence, teamwork, and leadership. A wilderness participant learns the basics of survival and how to take care of themselves in the outdoor environment. Who wouldn’t want this experience!?!

The staff at WAEL also strive to instill the Colonel’s 4 “Priciples of Success” into each camper:

RESPECT

WORK ETHIC

COMMUNICATION

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Join in on the fun, adventure, learning, and growing this summer with a trip to Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing. Call today at 1-800-782-0779.

Spring has sprung in Southwestern VA and the WAEL staff decided to take an afternoon off a few weeks ago and enjoy a local favorite–hiking the AT from 311 to McAfee’s Knob.

McAfee’s Knob is arguably the most hiked trail in the area, a must do for anyone living locally or travelling through. This day was beautiful–70 degrees, sunny, and we were not alone in enjoying it! Pulling up to the parking lot at the top of Catawba Mountain, there were more cars than spots. Once done navigating the parking situation, we set off on our hike–7 staff members, 3 friends, and 5 dogs. Yes, 5 dogs. We love them here at WA! If you have ever been out to our facility, you may have had the chance to meet energetic Ruby, owned by Eric, or Riley, owned by Renee. Then there is Jackson, an adorable English Shepard who loves his parents Julia and Patrick. Semper Fi, an inviting Black Lab is owned by the Colonel, and we also have Missy (owned by Mark), Zombie (owned by Chris), and our newest addition, Badu, a lab mix puppy owned by Sean.

The hike was challenging with the dogs, but they love to get out too! After a few hours, we reached the view we had all been waiting for–the overlook at the ‘Knob.

It is quite possibly the best view in the Roanoke area!

Some of us were glad we were sporting our new WAEL staff jackets from Eddie Bauer/First Ascent too because of the wind! Check out Renee, Chris, Dan, and Eric sporting the new looks! Check out everything Eddie Bauer is offering for those with an outdoor lifestyle at your local store or on their website!

This was a great day with some great people and fun dog parade. Get out this spring and enjoy the outdoors!

WA Staff out!

‘Tis the season to sign up for summer camp!

Our Third Annual Crazy Creek Giveaway Returns!

Sign up for any Summer Youth Program Trip from April 1st-15th and receive a FREE Crazy Creek Chair plus 5% off the cost of your SYP trip! 

What is a Crazy Creek Chair you ask? Why only the most important item any experienced camper takes with them on any trip. 95% of our participants come to their trip without a Crazy Creek Chair and 90% go home with a Crazy Creek Chair. When you register just mention the “Crazy Creek Special” and we will have one waiting for you when you arrive here at camp in the summer.

For those of you who are already registered, don’t worry, we didn’t forget about you. To get your free Crazy Creek Chair get a friend to register and not only will you get the $100 Off your tuition for “referring a friend” but you will also get your Crazy Creek Chair. Just make sure they mention the “Crazy Creek Special” when they register and your name as well!

Check out our dates and tuition page for trip availability or register now!

Need more information? Send us an e-mail at info@wilderness-adventure.com or call us at 1-800-782-0779.