Trip Dates
5% off – Ends March 1
Scholarships & Fundraising Available
Ready for a wild adventure?
Come on an exciting adventure of backpacking thru the epic Rocky Mountains while learning how to thrive in the wild and getting a chance to take the lead.
In the process you will make life-long friends and experience God in ways you never have before. We know it can be scary to leave your phone behind but we promise it will be worth it. Are you ready for adventure?
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Course Info
ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY
Skill Level
Physical Ability
- Carry a backpack 40-60% of your body weight, hiking 4-8 miles a day on the backpacking section.
- Hike and camp at elevations of 8,000 ft. and up.
- Long days, often up at 6am and in bed at 9pm.
We understand the physical requirements may be overwhelming, but we find most people can train and do great. We provide a training plan to help you be prepared for your trip so you can succeed and have the most fun.
Arrival
On the Trip
From SROM headquarters, you will go to the 10,000 ft. Snowy Mountains. There you will see towering peaks, beautiful alpine lakes and streams, meadows of wildflowers, and incredible starlit skies in some of the finest wilderness areas in North America. We will teach you the technical outdoor skills to thrive in the mountains, learning things such as campsite selection, route finding, and navigation.
In this section, you will also get an extended time to reflect and spend time alone with God on a solo. The lessons will build upon each other, putting it all to the test with your final peak attempt.
A Typical Backpacking Day:(times are estimates and will vary)6:00 AM- Breakfast:cook breakfast with your cook group8:30 AM: Pack-up camp and head to your next campsiteNoon – Lunch:Enjoy lunch at a scenic spot on the trail3:00 PM:Get to your new campsite and setup camp4:00 PM:Time Alone with God (TAG), typically 1hr, and/or teaching.5:00 PM– Dinner: Make a tasty dinner with your cook group7:00 PM:Family Time – debrief day, worship, and devotional/teaching9:00 PM:Bedtime
Special Days:
- Solo
- Peak Attempt
Departure
Returning to the SROM base, you will de-issue group gear and rented gear before showering and debriefing with one of our staff members. Officially closing the course, you will be awarded with a course completion certificate.Afterwards, teams often go out for a celebratory dinner*at a local restaurant.
*This meal is not covered by SROM. However, it is a good thing to plan for.**Students with flights in the morning are welcome to stay overnight at the SROM base.
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It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it!
SROM is guided by four core values: Glory of God, King & Kingdom, Father & Family, and The Nations. On every SROM course, students will experience: