High School Trips
July 18–24, 2027
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.
About our High School Backpacking Trips
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?.
High School Backpacking + Rock Climbing
Dates:
July 18–24, 2027
Ages:
14-17
Cost:
$1,015.00 ($200.00 non refundable deposit)
Trip Type:
4 days of backpacking in the Rocky Mountains + 1 day of rock climbing
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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
Fly in and out of Denver (DEN) Airport
Moderate physical fitness recommended - workout plan provided
No prior experience required - just a heart ready for adventure!
High School Backpacking Only
Dates:
July 18–24, 2027
Ages:
14-17
Cost:
$1,015.00 ($200.00 non refundable deposit)
Trip Type:
5 days of backpacking in the Rocky Mountains
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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
Fly in and out of Denver (DEN) Airport
Moderate physical fitness recommended - workout plan provided
No prior experience required - just a heart ready for adventure!
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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.
What is a Summit Trip?
This course is considered a COR “summit” course. COR’s summit trips allow participants to focus more fully on their course and enter more deeply into the programming by providing premium gear and food, allowing for lighter packs, simpler & delicious meals, and more comfort in camp thanks to top of the line backpacking items provided like inflatable sleeping pads. Please direct any questions to the COR office!
For more frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.
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View our Packing Info page.
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For more information about financial aid offered, please contact us.
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“I came home with an abundance of patience and peace, more so than any prior vacation or retreat.”
— Michael, Course Participant
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“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
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"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
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