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As part of our 100th Anniversary celebration, please consider contributing items or experiences that can be auctioned during the weekend event. The proceeds from the auction will be used primarily to support our scholarship program. We are seeking donations of both items (e.g., artwork, jewelry, Cottonwood Gulch memorabilia) and experiences (e.g., vacation homes, guided tours,…
Read More about Call to action for our silent auction!It’s not too late to sign up for your trek summer adventure! But move quickly- Treks are filling up, and we want to make sure you don’t miss out on the wonder of a Gulch trek this year. Head to our website and sign up for community, challenge, and many a magical Gulch campfire under…
Read More about Summer Treks Are Filling Up: Don’t miss out!It’s that time of year again, when we honor Gulch community members with our Annual Silver Buckle Award! The Silver Buckle Award is a time-honored tradition at Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, historically presented to trekkers who distinguished themselves in some way over the course of the summer. The original Silver Buckle continues to be awarded to…
Read More about 2026 Silver Buckle Award NominationsCurious to know more about our Summer treks? Join us for monthly zoom sessions and learn more about what a Gulch trek entails! Our April Summer 2026 Zoom session is this Wednesday, at 6pm MST. Each session will include a basic run through of what you need to know, a specialized conversation topic and plenty…
Read More about April Monthly Informational Zoom SessionsBetween our last Regional Rendezvous of the year and our Basecamp opening, we look forward to seeing YOU! Whether you join us for snacks and community connection in Albuquerque or you come out to Basecamp to show it some love and share a campfire with us, we hope to see you this month. Click the…
Read More about April Gatherings at the GulchOur 100th year is upon us! We are offering multiple family and adult-focused treks leading up to the 100th Reunion. You can find details regarding those treks below, and mark your calendars to sign up today! ARCHAEOLOGY TREK Dates: 08/08 – 08/13 Ages: 21+ A special additional adult trek that will travel through and visit…
Read More about Celebrate our 100th Anniversary with us!Our Last Regional Rendezvous Event
Join us in Albuquerque for our last Regional Rendezvous before we celebrate our 100th Reunion this summer. This event will feature local flavor, inspiring trek stories, opportunities to connect with fellow Gulch enthusiasts, and a discussion about where the Gulch is headed in our second century. Click the buttons below to RSVP! ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL RENDEZVOUS…
Read More about Our Last Regional Rendezvous EventIn just two months, the Gulch has kicked off a strong start to 2026 with new treks, new staff, and an abundance of community partnerships. From prescribed burns with snow on the ground, to schools experiencing oddly warm temps on February day trips, we have been thrilled to get outside and connect with our community.…
Read More about A strong start to 2026!