Adventure

Trip highlights

• Ideal for groups who want a variety of activities; middle school groups, families with younger children, groups who want a less strenuous adventure
• Travel to daily adventures and return to our on-property river campsite each night
• Unplug and be present with God and others through facilitated group content and Bible study, trail talks, and evening campfires
• Cost: $725/person for 6 nights (Sunday evening - Saturday morning with 1-2 backcountry nights optional)
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Activities

Adventure Trips include a variety of experiences:

• Kayaking (Lake San Cristobal or Big Blue Reservoir)
• Rock climbing and repelling
• Day hike
• Overnight backpacking (usually 1-2 nights)
• Hiking a 14er (if permits allow)
• Night ziplining
• Low ropes (good for team building)
• High ropes (depending on activities and staff availability)
• White-water rafting (book through Scenic River Tours)
• Our team will support additional programming such as worship, devotionals, games, and tournaments

What's Included

Pre-trip support and resources; professional instruction and guiding for all activities; all meals (packed and prepared for you); lodging at a rustic campsite along the river at Ute Trail; all gear, including sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, climbing gear, kayaks and PFD’s; group first aid kit and communication device; permit fees. Whitewater rafting is optional and is not included in the base price. 

Accommodations

Camp out at river campsite at Ute Trail for 6 nights. Backcountry camping for 1-2 nights is optional.

Sample Adventure Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive at Ute Trail in the afternoon. Set up campsite by the river, followed by dinner at Ute Trail and evening campfire.

Day 2 – Breakfast at river. Kayak and swimming mid-day at Lake San Cristobal. Stop for ice cream in Lake City on the way back to camp. Dinner and group content at river campsite.

Day 3 – Breakfast at river. Pack sack lunches and drive to the Taylor Fork for afternoon whitewater rafting north of Gunnison. Dinner and group content at river campsite.

Day 4 – Leave for rock climbing after breakfast at river. Sack lunch at Hartman Rocks. Dinner and group content at river campsite.

Day 5 – Leave for overnight hike after breakfast. Camp out in alpine meadow.

Day 6 – Early morning peak ascent and hike back to camp. Afternoon activities at Ute Trail. Celebration dinner at Ute Trail. Closing worship and message in chapel.

Day 7 – Head home after breakfast.