Summer Activity Spotlight - Gloreta Wilderness Hike

Every week I will be highlighting/reminiscing about one of our Taylor St. Church of Christ Youth activities.  This is to inform and inspire about these activities.  In the long run, I want you to choose to attend this summer.  Also, some of you can be reminded of where you have been and lessons you learned along the way.


I'm going to start this one off with one of my favorite summer activities - heading to higher elevations for the cooler weather and spending time outdoor in nature (o.k. I'll admit that this could be like 3 different things)...  I'm talking about the Glorieta Wilderness Hike!

Top 5 Reasons Glorieta Wilderness Trek is Spectacular

5) You never have to put the toilet seat down!  (OK that one is just for the guys and for the record Doug suggested this one).

4) You don't have to go outside to see the stars, trees, mountains, etc...  Because you are already there!

3) You will tone muscles you did not know you had.  Seriously!

2) Jesus and his disciples bonded while walking countless miles.   It's a chance for you to do the same with your friends.  Just full disclosure, you will all smell like a dirty gym sock stuffed into a drain pipe.  It won't matter to anyone.  All those sweaty kids bond anyway!

1) This is a chance to see, hear, feel, and experience God in a special way.  You are God's unique masterpiece while walking through a very special masterpiece also created by God.

OK...  Nuts and Bolts of what this trip actually is and when we go.

Location
Glorieta Camps is located in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range of the Southern Rockies in Northern New Mexico right off of Interstate 25.

Date
June 27th - July 1st

Cost
$150

Activities
We spend 4 days and 3 nights in the wilderness.  We hike and camp.  There are also excursions along the way such as repelling and exploring an abandoned mining town.  This is a time to bond and experience nature.

Spirituality
We have several daily devotions along the way.  The coolest part of the trip is "solo time" in which participants spend time alone in the wilderness with nothing but their Bibles and their journals outdoors in nature.  It's sublime!

Logistics and Equipment
Campers bring a few basic items (sleeping bags, clothes, etc...) Glorieta supplies a guide and most of the camping equipment and food.  Additionally Glorieta's flagship camp has many fun things to do that we typically participate in on the last day!

Who is this trip designed for?
All Youth Group Members that in the Fall of 2016 are in the 6th - 9th Grades.

How do I Sign Up?
Write down your name and email address on the proper sheet on Lance's office door.  Glorieta will email you the link for full registration.