Trip Dates
Sep 07 - 12, 2025
Arrive: 2:00 pm
Depart 3:00 pm
6 Days
Ages: 18+
Tuition: $1100
Spots available: 2
Scholarships & Fundraising Available
Connect with God, others, and your purpose on a backpacking adventure in Yellowstone!
Escape from everyday life and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Yellowstone National Park. Reconnect with God and experience authentic community as you discover majestic wildlife and awe-inspiring landscapes. Engage in moments of spiritual reflection that nourish the soul and foster lasting friendships. If you’re seeking a meaningful adventure, this is the perfect getaway for you. Come and experience the transformative power of God’s creation!
Activities:
Backpacking
Adventure Destinations:
Yellowstone
Arrive & Depart from:
Canyon Campground at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River
Course Info
ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY
There are no prerequisites for this course. We will teach you the backpacking skills, including the essential backcountry skills of gourmet cooking and using the bathroom in the wilderness.
Skill Level
Beginner
Physical Ability
Carry a 30-40 pound backpack, hiking 4-8 miles a day with elevation changes up to 700 feet per day.
Cross rivers up to knee-height with the aid of trekking poles.
Hike on primarily dirt and sandy trails with some mud and rocky sections that pass through sage bush meadows and lodgepole pine forests.
Arrival
You will meet your leaders and team at the Canyon Campground at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River near the center of the park. The afternoon will start with an introduction and orientation time as well as discussing wild animal safety protocols. Dinner will be provided, and you will camp at the campground the first night before heading out the next morning.
On the Trip
You will spend 5 days backpacking in Yellowstone National Park. There you will see beautiful views with the possibility of wildlife in their natural environment while camping beneath starry skies. Each day will have a spiritual theme with group time in the evenings that often includes worship, teaching and discussion. You will also get extended time to reflect and spend time alone with God. The lessons build upon each other, culminating with the opportunity to reflect on what you learned during the trip that you want to take back home.
Departure
Upon hiking out of the backcountry, your instructors will collect group and rented gear. Your course officially ends after a celebration lunch with your team and instructors at the Canyon Lodge Eatery. (This meal is not covered by SROM.)
Downloads
Yellowstone Lightweight Backpacking
Yellowstone Lightweight Backpacking
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: