Wilderness Trek Blog
Transformational Wilderness Encounters with God: Lessons from Scripture
The wilderness is a powerful theme throughout the Bible—a place of isolation, challenge, and deep revelation. Often depicted as barren, lonely, or even hostile, the wilderness in Scripture becomes a unique classroom where God shapes, tests, and reveals Himself to His people. Many of the Bible’s central figures encounter God in profound, life-changing ways while in the wilderness, reminding us of how our own “wilderness” seasons—times of uncertainty, loss, or solitude—can be fertile ground for transformation and growth.
Benefits of Nature on Teenage Anxiety and Depression
Teenage years are often marked by profound changes and challenges. Navigating the transition from childhood to adulthood can be a tumultuous journey, fraught with academic pressures, social expectations, and the search for personal identity. Amidst these challenges, many teenagers experience anxiety and depression.
Thank You for an Incredible Summer!
THANKS TO OUR STAFF FOR A GREAT 48TH SUMMER OF TREK! How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! - Isaiah 52:7 This week marked the last...
HOW GREAT THOU ART! The 48th Summer of Trek is on the Trail!
Youth Groups, Families, Scholarship Groups and Trekkers of all ages have been experiencing the awesome wonder of God’s creation this summer! Many more will be heading out on trail this week and others are preparing for their Trek experience in the weeks to come… We...
Celebrating Hope: A Grateful Easter Reflection
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! As spring brings new beginnings, and we celebrate the most transformative and hope-infused event in all of human history, we at Wilderness Trek want to pause to express our heartfelt gratitude and extend a prayer of blessings for you...
New Seasons, New Opportunities, New Executive Director
Over the last few months, the Wilderness Trek Board has reflected on Proverbs 16:9: "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." This line of scripture speaks to the many transitions Trek has undergone in the last six months. Throughout...
The Most Important Work We Do!
At Wilderness Trek our mission is to help create a place God can do important work in the hearts and minds of our participants. Trek Testimonials "This time together was amazing! We grew so much in our faith and with each other! Getting to appreciate God's...
WTCC Facilities Updates in 2023/2024
Facilities Update 2023 Wilderness Trek has a new home base! Starting in Summer 2024 Wilderness Trek has a new home base! While we are still in the same geographic area, we will no longer be within the main property of the Glorieta 2.0 Campus, but instead just...
Fall Updates from Trek President, Tim Bennett
Greetings to our Trek Family! We hope that you all have been blessed this past summer, as we certainly have! By now, many of you have heard or read of some changes and transitions that have come our way. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, we just wanted...
Updates to Wilderness Trek Staff
Updates to Wilderness Trek Staff Thank you, Michael Bennett, for your seasons of service! It is with a joyful, yet heavy heart and immense gratitude to this amazing organization that I share that I will be stepping down as Director of Operations with Wilderness Trek....