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Wyoming Backpacking – Teen

Trip Dates

Aug 04 - 11, 2026
Arrive: 3:00 pm
Depart 8:00 pm
8 Days
Ages: 13-15
Tuition: $1375

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Unplug, explore, and discover a new side of yourself in the Rocky Mountains!

Get ready for an unforgettable 7-day backpacking adventure in the Rocky Mountains! You’ll learn survival skills, take on leadership challenges, and discover what it means to thrive in the wild. Along the way, you’ll build lasting friendships, connect with nature, and experience God in new ways. It might feel strange to unplug and leave your phone behind, but trust us—it will be worth every moment. Are you ready for the challenge? Let the adventure begin!

Activities:

Backpacking

Adventure Destinations:

Wind River Range

Arrive & Depart from:

617 Plaza Ct., Laramie, WY
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Course Info

ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY
There are no prerequisites for this course except a desire to learn and grow. We will teach you the skills of backpacking, including the essential backcountry skills of gourmet cooking and using the bathroom in the wilderness.
Skill Level
Beginner
Physical Ability
On the backpacking section, you’ll carry a backpack weighing 40-60% of your body weight, hiking 4-8 miles a day at elevations of 8,000 ft. and above. Days can be long, often starting at 6am and ending at 9pm. While the physical challenge may feel overwhelming, most people can train and do great. We provide a training plan to help you prepare, so you’ll be ready to succeed and make the most of your adventure.
Arrival
You will meet your leaders and team at SROM headquarters in Laramie, WY. The afternoon will start with introductions and an orientation time. You’ll then be issued gear and will learn how to pack your bag. Dinner will be provided. You will sleep at the SROM building that night and head out early the next morning with your team to drive to the trailhead.
On the Trip

From SROM headquarters, you will head out to the Wind River Range. There, you’ll encounter towering peaks, stunning alpine lakes and streams, meadows of wildflowers, and breathtaking starlit skies in some of North America’s finest wilderness areas. We’ll teach you the technical outdoor skills needed to thrive in the mountains, including campsite selection, route finding, and navigation.

During this section, you’ll also have an extended time to reflect and spend time alone with God during a solo experience. The lessons will build upon each other, culminating in a final peak attempt to test your skills and growth.

A Typical Backpacking Day: (Times are estimates and will vary)

  • Breakfast - Cook with your cook group
  • 8:30 AM - Pack-up camp and head to your next campsite
  • Lunch - Enjoy lunch at a scenic spot on the trail
  • 3:00 PM - Arrive at your new campsite and set up camp
  • 4:00 PM - Time Alone with God (TAG): Typically 1hr, and/or teaching
  • Dinner - Prepare a tasty dinner with your cook group
  • 7:00 PM - Group Time: Debrief the day, worship, and devotional/teaching

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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Wyoming Backpacking – Teen
Wyoming Backpacking – Teen

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:

Spiritual Transformation

Leadership Development

Authentic Community

Character Formation