Wilderness Trek Blog
Merry Christmas from Wilderness Trek!
Backpacking through God’s creation, in a way, mirrors the story of Christmas. It’s in the quiet places, under the stars, and amidst the challenges of the journey that we encounter His presence. Like the shepherds in the fields who were greeted with the Good News, we, too, are invited to hear His voice in the stillness.
Help Us Get Needed Gear this Giving Tuesday!
We need your help to replace critical backpacking gear. With new gear, we can say “yes” to more people and provide them with the tools they need to encounter God in His creation and have a safe Trek experience.
Give Thanks to the Lord! For He is Good…
This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the goodness of God and the beauty of His creation. As a ministry dedicated to guiding others into the wilderness, we are reminded of the countless ways the mountains, valleys, and trails reflect His majesty and provision.
Transformational Wilderness Encounters with God: Lessons from Scripture
The wilderness is a powerful theme throughout the Bible—a place of isolation, challenge, and deep revelation. Often depicted as barren, lonely, or even hostile, the wilderness in Scripture becomes a unique classroom where God shapes, tests, and reveals Himself to His people. Many of the Bible’s central figures encounter God in profound, life-changing ways while in the wilderness, reminding us of how our own “wilderness” seasons—times of uncertainty, loss, or solitude—can be fertile ground for transformation and growth.
Benefits of Nature on Teenage Anxiety and Depression
Teenage years are often marked by profound changes and challenges. Navigating the transition from childhood to adulthood can be a tumultuous journey, fraught with academic pressures, social expectations, and the search for personal identity. Amidst these challenges, many teenagers experience anxiety and depression.
Thank You for an Incredible Summer!
THANKS TO OUR STAFF FOR A GREAT 48TH SUMMER OF TREK! How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! - Isaiah 52:7 This week marked the last...
HOW GREAT THOU ART! The 48th Summer of Trek is on the Trail!
Youth Groups, Families, Scholarship Groups and Trekkers of all ages have been experiencing the awesome wonder of God’s creation this summer! Many more will be heading out on trail this week and others are preparing for their Trek experience in the weeks to come… We...
Celebrating Hope: A Grateful Easter Reflection
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! As spring brings new beginnings, and we celebrate the most transformative and hope-infused event in all of human history, we at Wilderness Trek want to pause to express our heartfelt gratitude and extend a prayer of blessings for you...
New Seasons, New Opportunities, New Executive Director
Over the last few months, the Wilderness Trek Board has reflected on Proverbs 16:9: "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." This line of scripture speaks to the many transitions Trek has undergone in the last six months. Throughout...
The Most Important Work We Do!
At Wilderness Trek our mission is to help create a place God can do important work in the hearts and minds of our participants. Trek Testimonials "This time together was amazing! We grew so much in our faith and with each other! Getting to appreciate God's...