Young Adult Trips

College Students and Young Adults are invited to join COR Expeditions for an upcoming winter or summer course. Location, activities, and cost vary depending on the trip. See below for details.

2026 Adult Women’s Course

Venture into the Wild: Encounter God’s Glory in the Wilderness

August 2-8, 2026

Step away from the noise of daily life and into the vast beauty of the Rocky Mountain’s rugged backcountry. This immersive wilderness experience invites adult Catholic women to challenge themselves, form meaningful connections, and encounter God through adventure, prayer, and creation.

Journey through alpine meadows, ascend breathtaking peaks, and move through wide-open landscapes that awaken both strength and stillness. Rooted in COR’s four pillars - beauty, community, identity, and leadership - each day offers space to reflect, pray, and grow as a woman called to live with purpose and courage.

Through shared challenges and quiet moments of awe, you’ll deepen your relationship with the Lord and rediscover the freedom, confidence, and joy He desires for you. Come laugh freely, move boldly, pray deeply, and experience the clarity that only the wilderness can offer.

This is an invitation to step into God’s creation — and into the woman He is calling you to be.

Trip Details:

Tent camping, backpacking, and full-day adventures at altitude (5,000-12,000+ feet above sea level)
Expect to carry 35–45 lb packs for 4–8 miles per day
Temperatures range from 35–80°F
Comprehensive packing list provided; gear rentals available through COR
Moderate physical fitness recommended - workout plan provided

No prior experience required - just a heart ready for adventure!

Cost: $980 total. A 20% non-refundable deposit is due upon registration, and the remainder is due three weeks before the trip start date.

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What’s Included

The cost of the trip includes everything needed from the beginning to the end of the course, including pick up and drop-off at the airport. We provide professional guides, camping arrangements, rental equipment, technical gear, food, and more! A specific gear and packing list is provided below. Participants are asked to bring some personal items and are able to borrow additional required items from our equipment center at no additional cost.

Participants are responsible for the cost of their own airfare or other transportation to and from the start/end of the course at the airport. If you will not be flying, please contact info@corexpeditions.org regarding alternate travel arrangements.

Activities

Learn backcountry skills, enjoy the beauty of the wilderness, create lasting friendships, and strengthen your relationship with God by spending a week in His creation. Get a taste of the silence and solitude of the mountains that fosters intimacy with God through reflection, prayer and spiritual discussions.

No previous experience backpacking or climbing is necessary – our professional instructors will teach you how to do it all!

How do I get to the trip?
Once you are registered for a trip, you will receive an email at least 1-2 months prior to your trip with details regarding travel logistics. Course participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the designated location for pick-up and drop-off. For most of our courses, this location is the Denver airport, though you may also have the option to meet the group at the wilderness location or other designated location if you are driving rather than flying to the trip. Your COR instructors or a member of our support staff will pick you up in one of our program vehicles and drive you to the wilderness locations.
Do I need experience?
No prior experience with camping or any of our adventure activities is required for participation in a COR course. Our professional instructors will teach you everything you need to know to participate in each activity safely and not only survive, but thrive in each wilderness environment.
Do I need to exercise to prepare for the trip?
Although you do not need to be a superstar athlete to participate in our courses, we do encourage some basic conditioning prior to your trip, especially if you are coming from a sedentary life-style and/or lower elevations.
For more frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.
View our Packing Info page.
For more information about financial aid offered, please contact us.

“I came home with an abundance of patience and peace, more so than any prior vacation or retreat.”

— Michael, Course Participant
“As a priest, I get the beautiful privilege to accompany young people in new endeavors. COR exposes them to hardship and endurance and challenges their mind and body. Participants learn to rely on the Providence of God as they journey in beautiful creation. COR offers a beautiful program, and the instructors are patient and knowledgeable. It’s a blessing to participate in these trips, and look forward to opportunities in the future!”

— Fr. Jack, Chaplain
"It has completely shifted my view on suffering and capability of it. I have since walked each day and moment knowing I can suffer much more than I think and suffer well for the sake of the Kingdom of God."

— Basil, Course Participant