Shoutouts!
July 1, 2025
Camper Shououts:
hey mom and dad!! I hope you guys are having fun on your road trip! I am having so much fun and I miss yall. See you in a week, love you guys! -Ella
Hey guys! i’m having so much fun with my great group. i miss you guys so much. see u in a week! -harley
Hi mom, dad, griffin! i’m having the best time and I miss you guys so much. I can’t wait to see you! Love you!- Grace
Hi mom and dad! i’m having the best time ever! i wish i could stay here forever! love yall<3 – louisa
hi mom and dad, I am having so much fun. Can’t wait to fish tommorow. so yall soon. love lock
hi mom and dad i am having the best time here at moon dance and please give scouty pouty all the pats and i love yall and cant wait to see you guys again – love hollis
hi mom and dad, moondance is so much fun and I am having the best time. We have been doing a lot of hikes and I can strava it too. I can’t wait to see yall soon and i miss you! love riley
hey mom and dad, having so much fun we are on a hike right now and got to Idaho yesterday, tomorrow we are fly fishing. Love you and miss you!! 🔥❤️ Marion
Hi bakas, I’m having a blast. Love you. Liza
Sun Seeking and Adventure Lovin'
June 30, 2025
Big Wild is off to an incredible start! The trip has been jam packed with adventure from the very beginning. After a slightly delayed start, we welcomed most of the group and kicked things off with a bold cold plunge in the Gros Ventre River. It quickly became clear that this crew is full of daredevils and sunseekers. Louisa dove headfirst into exploring every nook and cranny of the river and was the first to spot a massive beaver – a super cool wildlife sighting to start us off. Once we picked up the rest of the group, we grabbed Pinky G’s pizza and headed to the iconic Wedding Tree for sunset. With the Grand Tetons in the background, we covered logistics, shared laughs, and were thrilled to see all nine students already beginning to bond.
The next morning we hit the ground running with rock climbing in Teton Village, guided by the pros at Exum Mountain Guides. We began with bouldering and rappelling before progressing to a multi pitch climb. Harley stood out for her enthusiasm and willingness to try everything, while Ella climbed with calm, quiet bravery that inspired everyone around her. Despite some early nerves, every student stepped up and conquered the challenge. After climbing, we visited Phelps Lake and spotted a grizzly in the distance – an awesome sight that encouraged us to hike back a bit early. Later, we returned to camp and cooled off with another Gros Ventre River plunge, where Lock absolutely thrived, staying in the freezing water for a full ten minutes. After a hit Mediterranean dinner, we drove to Schwabacher’s Landing for a serene evening and Moonup, beautifully led by our Leaders of the Day, Hollis and Louisa. We wrapped up the night early, tired but fulfilled.
Our next full day brought even more adventure. We returned to Exum, this time meeting at Jenny Lake. After a ferry ride to Hidden Falls, we hiked to a boulder field and split into skill based groups for climbing. Lock flew up the rock faces with ease, and Grace shined during the rappelling sections. Riley impressed everyone on the hike out, her cross country stamina on full display. We celebrated with a chilly plunge in Jenny Lake – Marion and Liza fully committed, diving into the icy water. Afterward, we explored downtown Jackson and grabbed Moo’s ice cream before heading back to camp. The girls cooked up a delicious pesto pasta dinner while the boys, always in the water, made one last trip to the river. Hollis showed off his uncanny upstream swimming – we are convinced he is part salmon. We ended the day with a Moonup led by Harley and Ella, followed by a spontaneous night drive toward Yellowstone, where we saw a massive elk herd crossing the road – one of the coolest animal encounters we have ever had.
Our final day in Jackson didn’t disappoint. We started at Snow King with North America’s steepest zipline, offering stunning views of the Tetons and Jackson. The group tackled the ropes course next – Harley and Lock crushed the toughest obstacles – then rode the alpine slide and cowboy coaster to finish. Later, we hosted a burger and hotdog cookout at a park near the National Elk Refuge, playing frisbee, listening to music, and soaking up the sunshine. The real surprise came next: we took the group to the Jackson Hole Rodeo. Riley wore a cowboy hat and she, Louisa, and Ella all took turns on the mechanical bull. We wrapped up the night with Moonup at the historic Mormon Row barn, led by Lock and Grace. It was the perfect way to close out our time in Jackson.
The next morning, we hit the road early for our long drive to McCall, Idaho. We had breakfast on the go and made a much anticipated stop at In N Out – a fan favorite among the girls. We rolled into Ponderosa State Park just in time for dinner and capped off the evening with a cozy mac and cheese bar. After dinner, we took a sunset swim in the lake and ended the night with scary stories under the stars. Moonup was held on the dock and beautifully led by Riley and Liza. Our new Leader of the Day is Marion, who has had us laughing all trip and is beyond excited to take the lead. It was the perfect end to an unforgettable first chapter.
Hello from Big Wild!
June 26, 2025
Hello Big Wild Families!
We heard from our leaders that the group has landed safely in Jackson Hole! The trip is off to a great start, and we are so excited to hear more stories as they begin their adventure.
Please remember our leaders and students will be unplugged during their trips, but we will be posting trip updates throughout the next week! This will allow you to follow along with the trip. You can also follow us on Instagram, @moondanceadventures, to see more of what we are up to!
-Moondance HQ
