Ecuador & New Hampshire: Sustainable Communities and Backpacking Expedition

Clayton Walton
Clayton WaltonInstructor
Clayton L. Walton has spent the last 19 years designing student development initiatives that challenge participants to intentionally engage their college experience. As the Executive Director of Globally Engaged Experiential Learning and Assistant Professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Clayton promotes a holistic student development philosophy that informs the design and implementation of his coursework, study away programs and co-curricular initiatives.

The Ecuador program immerses students in sustainable living practices through engagement with the Quechua community, where they will be learning about traditional farming methods and environmental stewardship. The program participants will embark on a camping and backpacking expedition hiking a beautiful trail on a mountain in Imbabura.

Location

Pifo, Ecuador

Program Dates

July 29th – August 8th, 2025