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Embrace the Wild, Embrace Your Faith: A Journey of Men, Mountains, and Meaning.
Are you seeking a wild adventure, a quiet space for reflection, or the camaraderie of Christian brothers?
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and embark on a 6-day backpacking trip through the stunning Wind River Mountain Range in Wyoming. Discover how God uses the wilderness to reveal himself, shape your identity, and ignite your purpose. Experience authentic community, learn essential outdoor skills, and gain a fresh perspective on life.
Join us on this all-men's expedition and embrace the wild, embrace your faith, and embark on a journey of men, mountains, and meaning.
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ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY
There are no prerequisites for this course except a desire to learn and grow. We will teach you the skills of backpacking and essential backcountry skills such as gourmet cooking and using the bathroom in the wilderness.
With that, we welcome men of all skill levels whether you are a beginner backpacker or a well-seasoned outdoor enthusiast. The primary focus is encountering God in the wilderness.
Physical Ability
- Carry a ~40 lb backpack, hiking 4-8 miles a day on and off trail, with elevation changes of up to 3,000 ft.
- Hike and camp at elevations of 8,000 ft. and up
- Long days, often up at 6am and in bed at 9pm
We provide a training plan to help you be physically prepared for your trip so you can succeed and have the most fun.
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On the Trip
You will spend 6 days backpacking in the epic Wind River Range. There you will see towering peaks, pristine alpine lakes and streams, 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.
Each day will have a spiritual theme with group time in the evenings that often includes worship, teaching, and discussion. Your leaders will 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. 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, culminating with your final peak attempt.
Whether you are an expert in the mountains or a novice, this will be an unforgettable time with fellow brother's in Christ, creating memories that will last a life-time.
A Typical Backpacking Day:(times are estimates and will vary)
6:00 AM- Breakfast:cook breakfast with your cook group
Special Days:
- Solo
- Peak Attempt
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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: