About Wilderness Trek
Wilderness Trek is a rugged 5 or 6-day adventure in the majestic mountains of southern Colorado. Trek includes backpacking, hiking, rappelling, devotionals, solo times, a climb to the summit of a 13,000 or 14,000-foot mountain, and, if you prefer, white water rafting. It is specifically designed to challenge young people (14 - 19 years of age), adults and families of all ages to discover self-confidence, self-esteem, personal faith, and to learn their awesome potential for living faith-filled lives.
From its beginning in 1976, many dedicated people have invested themselves and their resources to help Trek grow. Wilderness Trek Christian Camp, Inc. is a 501-c3 non-profit corporation administered by a board of trustees. Over the past six years more than 10,000 young people and adults from all over the U.S. have come to our base camp in Salida, Colorado. More than 1,000 of these young people have been from low-income households and have participated through the Wilderness Trek Scholarship Program.
The Mission of Wilderness Trek
The mission of Wilderness Trek is ... to transform lives and pierce hearts by God's presence and power as experienced in the grandeur of His creation.
Wilderness Trek accomplishes its mission through its summer programs. Wilderness Trek programs are open to everyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender or religious affliation.
If you are interested in participating and/or donating, please contact us. We are eager to assist you.
If you are interested in participating in Wilderness Trek, please select from the following:
Teen Trek
College/Young Adult Trek
Adult Trek
Family Trek
Pack & Paddle Trek
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Our Most Frequently Asked Questions For answers to our most frequently-asked questions click here.
WILDERNESS TREK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wilderness Trek Christian Camp, Inc. is governed by a board of trustees. For a listing of the trustees and their e-mail addresses please visit Contact Information.
BOARD POLICIES
At their December 1, 2007, meeting the WTCC Board of Trustees adopted the Policy Goverance Model (Carver Model) as their method of providing oversight to the ministry of Wilderness Trek. A series of policies were adopted at this meeting and organized into a Board Policy Manual.
These board policies address the following:
- Mission and Priorities
- Treatment of Participants
- Treatment of Donors
- Treatment of Employees and Volunteers
- Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Financial Condition and Activities
- Asset Protection
- Emergency Executive Director Succession
- Compensation and Benefits
- Communication and Support of the Board
- End Focus of Contracts
To view the contents of this manual click here. (To view this document you will need Adobe Acrobate Reader. Chances are you already have it on your computer. If not, it is a free download at www.adobe.com.)
FORUM FOR REGISTERING COMPLAINTS
Several of the Board's policies relate to treatment of participants, potential participants, staff and donors. They insure that certain precautions be taken to insure the safety, privacy and accessiblity of all concerned. After reading the policies if you feel you have not been accorded a reasonable interpretation of your protections under the policies, please contact WTCC Executive Director, Edd Eason, at 800-833-4218 or wtccmail@aol.com A forum for registering your complaint will be provided.