We provide San Francisco public school students with transformative outdoor experiences that build confidence, leadership, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Learn MoreWe challenge students to step outside their comfort zones and discover their strengths and potential.
We build community through shared experiences, respect, teamwork, and time outdoors.
We cultivate a deeper connection to local and wild places and the stories they hold.
Outdoor experiences designed for young people, from camping on the California coast to backpacking in the High Sierra, sea kayaking, and whitewater guide school.
Explore Student Trips →Guided outdoor experiences for the public that explore remarkable places while helping support Side Quest's student programs.
Explore Public Trips →“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others and the natural world.”
— Sebastian Junger