High School Trips

Current high school students from rising freshmen through rising seniors are invited to Join COR Expeditions for a week of backpacking in the mountains of Wyoming, including a full day of rock-climbing.

2026 High School Trips

Venture Into the Wild: Discover God’s Glory in Wyoming’s Wilderness

July 18-24th, 2026

Are you ready to push your limits, make unforgettable memories, and encounter God in the heart of creation? Join fellow Catholic high schoolers for an extraordinary week in Wyoming’s rugged backcountry - where adventure and faith meet face to face.

Trek through alpine meadows, climb soaring cliffs, and experience the raw majesty of the mountains as you dive deep into COR’s four pillars: beauty, community, identity, and leadership. Each step, each challenge, and each conversation will draw you closer to God — and to the most authentic version of yourself.

Laugh hard, climb high, pray deep, and discover what you’re truly made for. This summer, the Lord is calling you into the wilderness - will you answer?

Trip Details:

Tent camping, backpacking, and full days of adventure at altitude (5,000-12,000+ feet above sea level)
Carry 35–45 lb packs for 4–8 miles per day
Expect temperatures from 35–80°F
Comprehensive packing list provided; gear rentals available through COR
Moderate physical fitness recommended - workout plan provided
No prior experience necessary - just a spirit of courage and wonder!

Cost: $1,015 total. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due upon registration, and the remainder is due three weeks before the trip start date.

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Activities

During the trip, you will learn or practice the basic skills of backpacking and wilderness travel in a beautiful high alpine environment. You’ll have the opportunity to practice navigation, backcountry cooking, Leave No Trace principles, and many other skills while enjoying great trail and campfire conversations and games with the group. You will also learn the basics of rock climbing with our staff and have the opportunity to push yourself to new heights! There will be opportunities for personal prayer and reflection, communal prayer, great conversations, and down time for reading and relaxing. No previous experience backpacking or climbing is necessary - our instructors will teach you how to do it all!

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. We will pick you up at the Denver International Airport and shuttle you to Lander. If you will not be flying, please contact info@corexpeditions.org regarding alternate travel arrangements.

“I was able to face my fear of heights, and while I couldn't get over it completely, I was able to grow stronger and more comfortable with doing something that was a challenge. Being able to be with my closest friends in such a beautiful and remote place was a very good thing as well.”

— Kyra, Course Participant

Cost of the Trip

Total of $1,015, with a deposit of $175 due at registration and the remaining $840 due two weeks before the course.

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 International 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.

What Airport Should I fly into?

For High School open enrollment trips we will pick you up from the Denver International Airport.
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For more information about financial aid offered, please contact us.