Wilderness Trek Blog

Summer 2020 Announcement

Due to the state order issued by the Governor of New Mexico to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus to vulnerable communities in New Mexico, our basecamp is currently closed to all visitors until June 1, 2020.  Additionally, after much prayer and talking with state...

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COVID-19 and Wilderness Trek

In light of recent events with the COVID-19 virus, the leadership of Wilderness Trek thought it best to let you know the steps and precautions we are taking to keep our staff, guests, and community safe. Before we do that, I would like to take a minute to remind you...

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The best job ever!

The best job ever! It's funny how a moment can last a lifetime. On my desk in my office sets a picture of my first year as a Wilderness Trek summer guide in 1995. I am tied into a rappel site outside of Salida Colorado with another first-time guide named Tim. He and I...

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Day 14 Prayer

I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16 Today's prayer is one of thanksgiving and blessing. We truly have much to be thankful for in our ministry. Today we are thankful for the board of directors, the staff, the volunteers,...

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Day 13 Prayer

  “That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea.” John 21:7 Today's prayer is about “throwing yourself into...

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Day 12 Prayer

  “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.  Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.  In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.” Psalms 127:1-2  ...

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Day 11 Prayer

  And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Cor 9:8  Today’s prayer is about Gods provision for our outstanding ministry needs. We still have several needs (we...

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Day 10 Prayer

  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13   Today's prayer is for our 4 current year around staff. (Paul, Scott, Hunter, and Haley) We are in the last few weeks...

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Day 9 Prayer

Psalms 66:12 “You let men ride over our heads, we went through fire and water but you brought us to a place of abundance.”  Our prayer today is a prayer of thanksgiving. After years in the desert, we are arriving at a “place of abundance”. Please pray a prayer of...

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Day 8 Prayer

Matthew 9: 36-37 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest,...

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