TREK 2025

June 27-July 4, 2025

 

A true mountain-top experience!

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A week-long hike to the summit of one of Colorado's finest 14,000 ft. mountains near Salida, CO, to connect with God and the group in deep and lasting ways.

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PARTICIPANTS

For students who have completed 9th-12th grade.

(Interested 8th graders will be considered case by case if there is room.)

Parents who want to come are also encouraged to apply. Parents and adult chaperones will be considered based on space and other factors.

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There are a limited number of student and adult spots, so registration does not guarantee you will be given a spot.

(If you pay the deposit and are not given a spot, you will receive your deposit back.)

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IMPORTANT: Trek is a demanding experience! Each participant will need to be able to carry a heavy pack, spend long periods of time hiking, and endure the challenges of living outdoors for almost a week.

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COST

The cost per participant is $400, but GRYM is paying $100 of that, so students and adult participants pay $300.

(Contact Trane for info about financial aid.)

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Student and adult participants will also need money for 6 fast food meals and some spending/travel money.​​

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DEALINES

The deadline to register and pay the NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $150 is Sunday, March 23.

The remaining $150 is due Sunday, May 18.

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PAYING ONLINE

Go to gardenridge.org and click "GIVE" at the top.

Fill in the information:

Give: $150 (deposit) OR $300 (full)

Fund: GRYM

Memo: Trek

IMPORTANT: Forward the confirmation email to: twyatt@gardenridge.org

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MEETING

THERE WILL BE A BRIEF BUT MANDATORY MEETING to share very important info and preparation tips about the trip.

Sunday, March 16 in The Hub (Rm 221) immediately after services.

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FORMS​

There are two forms every adult and student participant must fill out before March 16.​

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Trek Registration Form (GRYM Form)

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TEAM Ascend Packet

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These other two forms must be filled out by anyone who has not filled them out for previous events (only need to be done once) OR who have new info to update (insurance or medical info; contact info; etc.).

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GRYM General Info Form

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GRYM Release Form

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TRIP OVERVIEW

Friday, June 27, we will meet at the church at 9:30p and drive through the night to Twin Lakes, CO.

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Saturday will be orientation and prep.

 

Sunday, we will have worship in the morning, repelling during the afternoon, and then head up the mountain to set up low camp.

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Monday, we will make the long hike to set up high camp, which will be our spot until we hike back down on Thursday.

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Tuesday is a rest and acclimation day.

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Wednesday will be Summit Day!

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Thursday, we return to base camp and have some fun in town, then have a banquet and final group time.

 

Friday, July 4, we will drive home, arriving late (around 11:00pm).​

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FOR MORE INFO ABOUT T.E.A.M. ASCEND:

Check out the TEAM Ascend website: www.teamascend.org

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