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Wilderness Trek 2010 
July 10-18, 2010www.wildernesstrek.org
Basic Info
In this summer of 2010, HighPointYouth high school students will have the opportunity to push themselves in big ways both physically and spiritually as we all experience "Wilderness Trek."
If you're signed up for Trek, make sure to download this handbook!
Trek Participant Handbook (includes "what to bring" list)
Forms that must be turned in:
HPY Application Form
HPY Indemnity Form
Trek Registration Form (must be signed by your doctor)
Whitewater Indemnity Form
Luggage Check-In:
Friday, July 9 6:00-7:00 PM
Arrival/Departure:
Meet for Departure: Saturday, July 10 4:30 AM
Arrival Home: Sunday, July 18 ~9:00 PM
TREK Daily Schedule:
July 10 (Sat): Travel Day: Cedar Park to Raton, NM*
July 11 (Sun): Travel Day: Raton, NM to Salida, CO (orientation day)
July 12 (Mon): Rappeling day!
July 13 (Tue): Long Backpacking day from "low camp" to "high camp."
July 14 (Wed): Summit day!
July 15 (Thur): Solo & hike out.
July 16 (Fri): Whitewater & big feast!
July 17 (Sat): Travel day: Salida, CO to Levelland, TX**
July 18 (Sun): Travel day: Levelland, TX to home.
* On the 10th, we'll be staying at the Comfort Inn in Raton, NM. Hotel Info/Review
** On the 17th, we'll be staying overnight in Levelland with families from the Cactus Drive church. Mike's dad is the preacher there and is setting us up in homes. We'll stay and attend Sunday morning church services, eat lunch, and then get on the road for home!
Background info from the TREK website:
Wilderness Trek is a rugged 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 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.
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.
Pack & Paddle Treks complete their Trek with a half-day whitewater rafting trip down one of Colorado's wildest rivers.
Payment Due Dates:
--Initial Application: $100 non-refundable deposit.
--April 4 - $150
--May 2 - $150
--June 6 - $100
--July 4 - $100 (final balance due on this date)
Group Workouts:
Group workouts are on Fridays @5:00 PM and will last about 60 minutes.
They will involve stretching, running, strength training, and cardio-work.
These weekly workouts are mandatory! The physical (and mental) preparation is a HUGE part of the TREK experience.
A more detailed weekly schedule (with locations) will be posted soon.
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To check out a video of what to expect and get much more background information, check out www.wildernesstrek.org.
