Wilderness trips are designed to provide a unique adventure camping experience for both leaders and high school students.  During your time on the trail, you will have the opportunity to see some of the most amazing scenery in the country and to do it all with only what is on your back.  After spending six days on the trail, leaders commonly tell us that the week was worth a year of club relationally.  Students say that it was one of the most amazing experiences of their lives!  Each trip includes hiking, daily quiet times, life stories, peak climbs, and an overnight solo. The program options are a backdrop for promoting unity, openness, depth and personal growth in Jesus Christ, while guiding kids to seek, explore and study the Creator of it all!

Here’s the scoop on applying to guide at Wilderness Ranch.

Basic requirements:

1) 20 years of age by the time summer starts

2) 2 years of ministry experience (post high school) – doesn’t have to be YL experience

3) Make a 2 summer commitment

4) Volunteer position

5) Can pass timed running tests to demonstrate personal fitness level

The hiring process begins in September.  All interested guide candidates must call the Wilderness Ranch office to speak with Izzy (719) 395-6602.  The application is not on-line and Izzy will send it to you after a brief conversation together.