Help us expand to reach more teens!
For 49 years, Wilderness Trek has been passionate about helping teenagers grow in faith and relationships. Now, a door has been opened for Trek to step into a bold new season of growth—one that will bring thousands of more young people, especially those from under-resourced communities, into the wilderness to experience the hope and life found in Jesus Christ…
why it matters
Today’s youth are facing a mental health crisis. Rates of anxiety, depression, and isolation are at historic highs. Teenagers are constantly connected to screens, yet increasingly disconnected from faith, creation, and meaningful community. Wilderness Trek exists to change that. By guiding teens into God’s creation, we help them unplug and rediscover what matters most—faith, identity, purpose, and belonging.
We believe the wilderness is a place where God restores hearts, strengthens relationships, builds resilience, and transforms lives.
And we believe that now, more than ever, teenagers need spaces like this.
our vision
Through God’s provision, we have the opportunity to significantly expand our capacity in Colorado by acquiring Wilderness Expeditions, the state’s largest commercial and faith-based outfitter. This acquisition, along with our combined long histories of ministry, will allow us to:
- Take 1,000+ more teenagers each year into the beauty of God’s creation.
- Provide more scholarships so under-resourced youth are not left behind.
- Broaden our outfitting and guiding operations to serve more churches, schools, and families.
- Become the largest permitted outfitter in both CO and NM… all in the Name of Jesus!
the goal
We are raising $300,000 by October 15, 2025 to make this vision a reality.
Thanks to early gifts and pledges, we have already secured $110,000 before the launch of our campaign— and now we’re inviting you to help us reach the summit.
$50,000 of the committed funds are a MATCHING GIFT… you can double your impact and help us unlock that gift today with your generosity!
Any size gift is meaningful and has more impact than we can imagine when we all come together…
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Eph 3:20 NLT
how you can help
Give Today – Your generosity impacts teens, provides scholarships, and makes our Colorado expansion possible.
Share the Campaign – Spread the word in your church, community, and online.
Bring a Group on Trek– Your youth group, college group, community group, or family.
Pray With Us – Pray for our outdoor ministry, our staff, and for the teenagers whose lives will be forever changed in the mountains.
Be part of a story that will impact lives for decades to come.
resources
Wilderness Trek is supported through the generosity of individual donors like you and Foundations like:
“Trek was an incredible experience and I am so glad that I went. It was hard at times, and I was nervous that I maybe wouldn’t be able to summit just because I was tired, but through prayer and through community I was able to do it, and I saw the most beautiful view I’ve ever seen in my entire life. And to know that I worked hard for it and put in the effort for nobody but myself and my Faith, was really powerful. Thank you for the opportunity, and I can’t wait for next time.”
“Returning home I find myself at a loss for words in describing the experience. I’m tearfully overwhelmed by the Lord’s presence on this adventure. My takeaway is an incredibly heartfelt emotion beyond my understanding.
Thank you Trek!”
