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Wilderness Ministry Institute
United States | Colorado, Outdoor Leadership Training
WILDERNESS MINISTRY INSTITUTE’S VISION That young people in every culture will personally encounter Jesus Christ and have an opportunity to grow in their faith through transforming wilderness experiences. WILDERNESS MINISTRY INSTITUTE’S MISSION Developing outdoor leaders who are committed to local relational youthwork, who are humble in the heart, and who will excel in the skills […]
True Elevation
BE CHALLENGED AND EXPERIENCE GOD IN THE WILDERNESS Backpacking Fly Fishing Wilderness Ethics and Stewardship True Elevation provides participants with time to come alive and shape identity through adventure, self-discovery, and the Word of God. We will be backpacking into the wilderness experiencing God and His creation. MISSION Their mission is to lead young people to Christ through exploration and […]
Sky Ranch Ute Trail
SKY RANCH’S VISION Giving glory to God and building Christ’s Kingdom by facilitating transformational outdoor experiences. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW SKY RANCH UTE TRAIL GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Ute Trail Ranch was homesteaded in 1890 when Harry Youmans claimed 160 acres under the United States Homestead Act. Youmans was a craftsman/builder who had […]
RMR Backcountry
RMR BACKCOUNTRY’S VISION We use adventure camping and the setting of the wilderness to create space for campers and leaders to encounter Jesus Christ and grow in their faith. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW RMR BACKCOUNTRY GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Young Life’s RMR Backcountry is a wilderness adventure program that was started in the […]
Compass Points
COMPASS POINTS’ VISION The ministries of Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp will create experiences of intentional Christian community for youth, families, and adults that foster: spiritual growth personal development opportunities for renewal leadership development In partnership with the congregations of the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA. WHAT IS COMPASS POINTS? Compass Points is a unique wilderness backpacking […]
Noah’s Ark
NOAH’S ARK VISION To challenge and encourage people in their relationships with God, others, and themselves. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW NOAH’S ARK GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Noah’s Ark was started in response to the need for a ministry-oriented and family friendly rafting company that churches, camps, ministries, and families could enjoy, feel safe […]
Mountain View Backcountry
“The mountain is not meant to teach us anything, it is meant to make us something .”Oswald Chambers WHY MOUNTAIN VIEW BACKCOUNTRY? We exist to help everyone affiliated with Mountain View Community Church connect more deeply with Christ through outdoor adventure. WHAT MVB DOES We serve Mountain View Community Church and other churches by providing […]
Journey Quest
Journey Quest is a Christian wilderness ministry based out of Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley. We offer customized, Christ-centered wilderness and whitewater rafting adventures for youth, families, and groups. Our goal is to glorify God while sharing the hope of his Gospel with all who come on our trips. JOURNEY QUEST’S MISSION To provide Christ-centered wilderness […]
IdRaHaJe
IdRaHaJe’S MISSION IdRaHaJe is established for the purpose of winning souls to Jesus Christ through the spreading of the Gospel, the edifying (building up) of the believers through the preaching and teaching of the Word of God, and the evangelizing of campers through witnessing and missions. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW IdRaHaJe GOT STARTED AND WHY […]
Beyond Timberline
I’ll never forget the morning I met the founder of Camp Timberline, Bill Darrough. In the Spring of 1997, my wife Becky and I were standing in line at 4:00am in the freezing cold snow at the Backcountry office of Rocky Mountain National Park. Right behind us, also awaiting the opportunity to apply for permits […]
AEI Base Camp
Adventure Experiences, Inc. (AEI) Base Camp is a camp located near Gunnison, Colorado. AEI uses the beautiful surrounding landscape to provide physical and spiritual challenge through an array of outdoor adventures. AEI’S VISION Their vision is simple and straightforward: Growing with God through Adventure Experiences. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW AEI BASE CAMP GOT STARTED AND […]
Summit Adventure
United States | California, Outdoor Leadership Training
SUMMIT ADVENTURE’S VISION Summit Adventure uses experiential education, adventure programming, service, and cross-cultural immersion as tools to move individuals and groups out of their comfort zones into more reliance on God and each other. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW SUMMIT ADVENTURE GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Through the 60’s, Tim Hansel was teaching Social Studies […]
Sequoia Brigade Camp
Sequoia Brigade Camp is a Christian camp based in Concord, California that has an outdoor adventure program. Their program focuses on discipleship relationships, which can be found among their campers and staff alike. SEQUOIA BRIGADE CAMP’S VISION “Discipleship, Evangelism, Christian Maturity. Serving Men and Youth since 1961.” BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW SEQUOIA BRIGADE CAMP GOT […]
Rock-N-Water
ROCK-N-WATER’S VISION Realizing God through adventures in His creation. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW ROCK-N-WATER GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Still under the same leadership it was co-founded under 25 years ago, Rock-N-Water uses the organic challenges of the outdoors to build relationships, challenge individuals, have a lot of fun… We think its the best […]
Mount Hermon – Kidder Creek
Mount Hermon’s Kidder Creek borders the Marble Mountain Wilderness and the Klamath National Forest, and sits in the shadows of majestic Mount Shasta in Northern California. These outdoor arenas offer us opportunities for Whitewater rafting, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, High Ropes Course and an unforgettable Peak Ascent. Kidder Creek offers services to the public […]
Bayside Adventure Sports
United States | California, Outdoor Leadership Training
GOD CREATED THE EARTH… so ride it climb it catch it explore it protect it! I first met Greg Weisman, the director of Bayside Adventure Sports, while were were attending the Christian Adventure Association conference at Mount Hermon in California. I was so impressed with their vision and their execution of that vision on such a […]
Solid Rock Bible Camp
Solid Rock Bible Camp and Retreat Center is on the Kenai Peninsula near Soldotna, Alaska. For 59 years they have helped campers get to know God by spending time in His Creation. Primarily a summer youth camp, they also facilitate retreats during the other months SOLID ROCK BIBLE CAMP’S VISION Use the outdoors to facilitate […]
Youth Dynamics Adventures
United States | Idaho, Oregon, Washington
YD ADVENTURES’ MISSION To invite and challenge youth to a lifelong journey in relationship with Christ and His church. As they fulfill their mission, their goal is to see Northwest youth transformed by the power of Christ, integrated into the local church, and impacting their world for Him. ADVENTURE BASED EXPERIENCES IS A CORE VALUE […]
Snowboarders and Skiers for Christ
SNOWBOARDERS AND SKIERS FOR CHRIST’S VISION Our MISSION is to bridge the ski/snowboard culture to Jesus Christ, partnering with the local Church. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW SFC GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Snowboarders & Skiers for Christ is a grassroots organization that exists to bridge the ski/snowboard culture to Jesus, partnering with the local […]
TRAIL Ministries
TRAILministries is a non-profit, 501(c)3, outdoor adventure ministry that leads young men on extreme backcountry expeditions and teaches that the life God offers is the adventure all men seek but few ever find. Whether paddling roaring whitewater, scaling sheer mountainsides, or trekking Smoky Mountain ridges, our expeditions mirror the bold and daring life God has […]
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