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10/10 Rocky Mountain Teen Challenge

Ready for a wild adventure?

Come on an exciting adventure of scaling granite walls and backpacking thru epic, mountainous country that will inspire and challenge you. We’ll teach you how and give you a chance to take the lead.

In the process you will make life-long friends and connect with 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?

DETAILS

Course details at a glance.

July 24 – August 3, 2025*

Arrive: 3 pm | Depart: 8 pm

*Dates are tentative and subject to change

Age

15-18

Duration

10 DAYS

START & END BASE

617 Plaza Ct, Laramie, WY

LOCATION(S)

Vedauwoo,
Wind River Range

Essential Eligibility

Skill Level: Beginner Friendly

There are no prerequisites for this course except a desire to learn and grow. We will teach you the skills of rock climbing and backpacking, including the essential backcountry skills of gourmet cooking and using the bathroom in the wilderness.

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.

Major Skills Learned

Rock Climbing

TALK TO AN ADVENTURE SPECIALIST

We would be happy to chat. Call (307) 755-0642 or email admissions@srom.org.

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Frequently asked questions

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. 

Section 1 // Rock Climbing

With packs packed, you’ll head out to a world-class venue for rock climbing, Vedauwoo Recreation Area. Here you will start your time in community, learning to exercise trust and acquiring tools for overcoming fear. You will learn basic climbing knots, how to belay a climber, and climbing techniques.

Each day will have a spiritual theme with family time in the evenings that often includes worship, teaching and discussion. Your leaders will also model for you what it means to be a leader of the day (LOD) and then you will get a chance to be a leader of the day for at least one of the days on course.

A Typical Rock Climbing Day:
(times are estimates and will vary)
6:00 AM – Breakfast: cook breakfast with your cook group
8:30 AM: Gear packed for a day of rock climbing
Noon – Lunch: Eat while out climbing
3:30 PM: Head back to base camp
4:00 PM: Time Alone with God (TAG), typically 1hr, and/or teaching.
5:00 PM – Dinner: Make dinner with your cook group
7:00 PM: Family Time – debrief day, worship, and devotional/teaching
9:00 PM: Bedtime

Section 2 // Backpacking

From Vedauwoo, you will transition to the Wind River Range. 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 group
8:30 AM: Pack-up camp and head to your next campsite
Noon – Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a scenic spot on the trail
3:00 PM: Get to your new campsite and setup camp
4:00 PM: Time Alone with God (TAG), typically 1hr, and/or teaching.
5:00 PM – Dinner: Make a tasty dinner with your cook group
7:00 PM: Family Time – debrief day, worship, and devotional/teaching
9:00 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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Testimonies of Transformation

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I was doubtful and empty, now I am becoming confident and curious.

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Questions About Covid-19

What if SROM has to cancel the course?

You will receive a full refund if we need to cancel the course.

Should I get travel insurance?

Yes, we highly recommend getting travel insurance and checking to see if it covers Covid-19 or not.

Not only is travel insurance helpful for a potential change in plans or a course closure, some travel insurance plans will also cover if you needed to be evacuated from a course for a medical emergency. 

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QUESTIONS?

We would be happy to answer any questions you have. Ask away below or call (307) 755-0642.

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