Portage
Wilderness expedition for incoming Raiders
Portage
Wilderness expedition for incoming Raiders
Portage
Wilderness expedition for incoming Raiders
Your journey begins here
Your journey begins here
Your journey begins here
Portage is an exclusive wilderness experience for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Spend 8 days canoeing in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters while also:
- Setting goals for your Northwestern education
- Gaining confidence as you try new things
- Making your first Raider friendships
- Seeking a deeper faith in Christ
Portage is facilitated by Coldwater Foundation, a faith and leadership development organization that has served NWC with experiential programming since 2006. Coldwater instructors hold Wilderness First Responder certification and are trained guides in the Boundary Waters wilderness. Portage participants do not need previous wilderness experience. All equipment is provided, and Coldwater’s packing list tells you what to bring along.
Portage is an exclusive wilderness experience for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Spend 8 days canoeing in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters while also:
- Setting goals for your Northwestern education
- Gaining confidence as you try new things
- Making your first Raider friendships
- Seeking a deeper faith in Christ
Portage is facilitated by Coldwater Foundation, a faith and leadership development organization that has served NWC with experiential programming since 2006. Coldwater instructors hold Wilderness First Responder certification and are trained guides in the Boundary Waters wilderness. Portage participants do not need previous wilderness experience. All equipment is provided, and Coldwater’s packing list tells you what to bring along.
Portage is an exclusive wilderness experience for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Spend 8 days canoeing in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters while also:
- Setting goals for your Northwestern education
- Gaining confidence as you try new things
- Making your first Raider friendships
- Seeking a deeper faith in Christ
Portage is facilitated by Coldwater Foundation, a faith and leadership development organization that has served NWC with experiential programming since 2006. Coldwater instructors hold Wilderness First Responder certification and are trained guides in the Boundary Waters wilderness. Portage participants do not need previous wilderness experience. All equipment is provided, and Coldwater’s packing list tells you what to bring along.
Portage 2026, Aug. 10-20
Portage 2026, Aug. 10-20
Portage 2026, Aug. 10-20
| Trip schedule | |
|---|---|
Aug. 10 |
Move into Northwestern College campus housing |
Aug. 11-18 |
Guided expedition, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
Aug. 19 |
Return to Northwestern’s campus |
Aug. 20 |
Debrief with NWC faculty and staff |
| Trip schedule | |
|---|---|
Aug. 10 |
Move into Northwestern College campus housing |
Aug. 11-18 |
Guided expedition, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
Aug. 19 |
Return to Northwestern’s campus |
Aug. 20 |
Debrief with NWC faculty and staff |
| Trip schedule | |
|---|---|
Aug. 10 |
Move into Northwestern College campus housing |
Aug. 11-18 |
Guided expedition, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
Aug. 19 |
Return to Northwestern’s campus |
Aug. 20 |
Debrief with NWC faculty and staff |
Cost: $795
Cost: $795
Cost: $795
Scholarships are available for students who have a Pell Grant as part of their financial aid or who demonstrate financial need. Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
Scholarships are available for students who have a Pell Grant as part of their financial aid or who demonstrate financial need. Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
Scholarships are available for students who have a Pell Grant as part of their financial aid or who demonstrate financial need. Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
