Trails Camp Programs
If you’re considering backpacking with Christikon this year, you are in the right spot. You’ll not only journey into some of the world’s loveliest country for a whole week, you’ll journey with others—more deeply into the adventure of faith.
Backpacking takes more energy and endurance than on-site camping, but it’s well worth the extra effort. You spend your first and last nights at out main camp. But the rest of the time you are hiking through our mountain wilderness. And you find a special life together: worship and Bible study are woven together with the exhilaration of high country camping. Two trained counselors join your group as guides and program leaders. Christikon provides you with backpacks, tents, cooking gear, and food. You supply your own sleeping bag, hiking boots, rain gear, and clothing.
High School Mountaineers
Mountaineers 1 | June 21-27 | Sunday dinner to Saturday breakfast/worship
Mountaineers 2 | July 11-17 | Saturday dinner to Friday breakfast/worship
Mountaineers 3 | July 19-25 | Sunday dinner to Saturday breakfast/worship
Mountaineers 4 | July 27-August 2 | Monday dinner to Sunday breakfast/worship
These backpacking weeks is for hikers who have completed grades 9-12! Backpacking takes a little more energy than camping in one spot—but that’s what makes it awesome. You’ll start and end your adventure at our main camp, then spend the rest of the time hiking through stunning mountain wilderness with your group.
Out on the trail, you’ll experience something special: faith, community, growth. Worship and Bible study happen alongside epic views, cook-stove meals, and nights under the stars in the high country.
Two trained counselors hike with you as guides and leaders every step of the way. Christikon provides the backpacks, tents, cooking gear, and food. You just bring your sleeping bag, hiking boots, rain gear, clothes—and maybe your favorite snacks! Groups range from six to thirteen participants. Adult advisors are welcome to join, too!
$520 for 6 nights | $50 deposit due at registration
Staff packed, ready, and looking good for a week of training on trail, summer 2025
Our Backpacking Information Packet can be found under the resources menu or by clicking here.
Staff training to be guides for Wayfarers, Summer 2025
Our Backpacking Information Packet can be found under the resources menu or by clicking here.
Middle School Wayfarers
Wayfarers 1 | June 21-27 | Sunday dinner to Saturday breakfast/worship
Wayfarers 3 | July 19-25 | Sunday dinner to Saturday breakfast/worship
Wayfarers 2 | July 11-17 | Saturday dinner to Friday breakfast/worship
Backpacking trips for hikers who have completed grades 6-8! Two trained counselors hike with your group as guides and leaders, helping you every step of the way. Christikon provides the backpacks, tents, cooking gear, and food. You just need to bring your own sleeping bag, hiking boots, rain gear, clothes—and you can also pack your favorite snacks to enjoy on the trail.
Wayfarers usually hike 6–10 miles from Christikon on the first day to reach a basecamp, where you’ll stay for the rest of the trip. From there, you’ll go on day hikes, play games, and take part in other fun activities. The adventure lasts 7 days and 6 nights (four nights on the trail, with one night at camp at the beginning and end of the week), with groups of six to thirteen campers. Adult advisors are welcome to join, too!
$520 for 6 nights | $50 deposit due at registration
Other Backpack Opportunities!
Dates arranged with Pastor Heather | Typically four nights five days on trail, with a night at each end spent on site. Please see our calendar for possible weeks. We are excited to work with you to develop a plan!
Christikon can host groups in the magnificent mountain wilderness surrounding camp. Groups must have at least six people, and can have no more than thirteen. Two Christikon staff lead each group.
Dates can be arranged within the context of youth camp trails sessions. Youth sessions cover six nights (four in the backcountry, first and last nights at camp). Your group can reduce the number of days in the back country to 2 or 3; but at least 3 is recommended.
You arrive the afternoon of the first day of the session, stay overnight at camp for orientation and packing-out, and head into the wilderness the next morning. You remain in the back country for 2, 3, or 4 nights, and return to Christikon the afternoon of your last day on the trail. Typically, the group leaves Christikon early the next morning after staying overnight at camp, but some adult groups may choose to leave Christikon once they are packed in and cleaned up. Your route can be tailored to your group. You may do a three or four-night backcountry loop, or you may arrange for setting up a two to four-night base camp from which you day-hike (so you carry packs only the first and last days). Our staff people can lead the program; or they can work with you in shared program leadership for Bible study, Quiet Time and worship.
$520 for 6 nights | $90/day for 3-5 nights | $50 deposit due at registration
Email Pastor Heather before registering!
Prayer before departure, Christikon, summer 2025
Our Backpacking Information Packet can be found under the resources menu or by clicking here.