Special Event

Rick Steves' On the Hippie Trail Hosted By The Creative Retirement Institute

Thursday, January 22, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Edmonds Center for the Arts

In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied "Hippie Trail" from Istanbul to Kathmandu. As a 23-year-old, Rick made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented it all. He'll recount how his 1978 adventure shaped his worldview, inspiring a life spent encouraging others to embrace travel as a path to self-growth and the true gift of a global perspective. Stow away with Rick as he shares photos and spins yarns from his trip of a lifetime — and if you make a donation to Creative Retirement Institute (CRI) at the event, you'll receive a free copy of Rick's "On the Hippie Trail" book.

It's free to attend but please register below.

CRI, a program within Edmonds College, was founded to provide affordable, quality lifelong learning opportunities for adults in a supportive environment. Learn more about CRI.

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