I am looking for an opportunity to experience an adventure. Something out of the normal. To escape my daily life. It should not be too pricey and only for a whole day. Any ideas? What do you do when you want to escape the normal for some time?

Short backstory, my father passed away a couple months ago and left me some money (didn't make me rich but it's not pennies either).

In grieving, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on my childhood and memories of my father. Things we did, places we visited, adventures we had. It's led to reflection on the memories my own children will have when I pass on one day.

So my plan is to take a trip this summer with each kid. Something memorable, special to them, that they'll think of years from now.

And it doesn't need to be extravagant. I know that big money isn't required for memories, some of my favorite memories were of playing around a janky cabin my parents rented near the beach on long island. Ritz Carlton it was not but we didn't care.

After paying down some debts and tucking away a good chunk in an investment account of some sort (still figuring that out), I figure I can put about 3000 USD towards each kid. Im hoping you kind folks can give me some suggestions.

Here is a rough description of each kid (without identifying information, obviously).

D6, "girly girl", very sweet, a little shy and noise sensitive, loves animals, swimming, and has no issues getting dirty.

D12, sassy, would have been called a tomboy in the 90s, extremely energetic, very into popular YouTube streamers (gag, I know), is actually my step daughter, zero contact with dad, some trauma history from early childhood.

S17 Shy, socially anxious, nervous around new situations, low confidence with new things. Almost definitely on the spectrum but was never diagnosed. Has unusual but not unhealthy interests, including linguistics, ancient cultures, physics, and also video games and various STEM subjects. Also, randomly, carpentry. Yeah, kids don't always make sense. 🤷‍♂️

Without giving away too many specifics, we reside in NY, upstate but not real upstate, just the upstate that people in NYC think is upstate. If you know, you know. 😉

My wish is for it to be a father-son/daughter trip. One on one, just us.

Suggestions?

And do any of them include Europe, France specifically?

Here is the research I've done so far but found nothing in EU, and am I missing anything?

|| || |Website|Program Cost|Location(s)| |https://www.nols.edu|$3,000-$9,000|Wyoming, Alaska, Patagonia, New Zealand| |https://www.outwardbound.org|$2,000-$6,500|Maine, Costa Rica, Australia| |https://www.rusticpathways.com|$3,500-$7,000|Peru, Thailand, Fiji| |https://www.wildernessventures.com|$4,000-$8,000|Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Hawaii| |https://www.boldearth.com|$4,000-$6,500|Ecuador, Norway, Costa Rica| |https://www.adventuretreks.com|$3,500-$7,500|North Carolina, British Columbia| |https://www.theroadlesstraveled.com|$4,000-$7,000|Tanzania, Iceland, Peru| |https://www.gobroadreach.com|$4,500-$8,000|Caribbean, Fiji, Bahamas| |https://www.australiasedge.org|$3,500-$6,500|Australia, New Zealand|

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I’ve been trying to find any mountains that haven’t been climbed, or rivers walked, or such and such that hasn’t already been done. Is there anything left to be done that hasn’t already been done by somebody?

I'm planning a 7-14 day vacation for the end of December and would love some advice. Does anybody have recommendations for off the beaten path adventures that are either A) physically challenging or B) skill building? I feel like I've done many entry-level adventures, but would love something more involved and truly memorable.

Some examples of things I've done and really enjoyed:

• Trekking: Patagonia, Peru
• White water kayaking: ~2 day clinics
• Scuba: advanced open water
• 1-2 day alpine ski tours
• Camping
• Intro surf & kiteboarding lessons

I'd love specific recommendations for involved adventures/skill-building things like the below that could take up a full week, and would be good to do in December:

• River kayak & camping
• Sailing course
• Mountaineering course
• Trekking / ski touring somewhere remote
• Hunting trip
• Back country flying course (I've got my PPL)
• Anything else you've done that was super fulfilling!

Thank you!