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GO Trek

Summer Trek

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Overview of GO Trek

Join us for 7 fun-filled days based at Basecamp!  Each day you will wake up in rustic, open air cabins surrounded by nature in a Ponderosa and Juniper forest.  Some days, we will pack up and take off for an adventure like caving, rock climbing, or hiking to explore New Mexico and learn new skills. Other days, we will stay at Basecamp to take advantage of all the knowledge that Cottonwood Gulch staff have to offer. Each evening there will be a delicious dinner, games, and campfire activities. Prepare yourself for a star-filled sky, new friends, and an exciting week of learning new things.

While at Basecamp, trekkers will have the opportunity to learn new skills like metalsmithing, animal tracking, plant identification, mountain biking, farming, cooking, music, and rock climbing. The exact specialties of our staff vary from year to year, but we always have an incredibly talented and knowledgeable team that is excited to introduce trekkers to new skills as well as offer deeper exploration for those already familiar with a topic. Each year the itinerary varies; see below for a sample itinerary.

GO Trek is a great way to get to know what a Cottonwood Gulch summer is like and can serve as a prelude for Outfit Expedition (10-12 year old) or Wild Country Trek (13-14 year old).

    Age Range: 8 - 10 / 11 - 13

    Gender: All welcome, Male, Female, Non-binary

    Min Group Size: 8

    Max Group Size: 20

    Instructors: 3

    Elevation: 5,000 to 8,000 feet

    7 Days on Trek

    number of days on the trek

    Cost: $995

    June 18 - June 24

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    Ages: 8 – 10 Only

    July 9 - July 15

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    Ages: 11 – 13 Only

    COVID-19 Considerations:

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe outdoor education is more essential than ever. While we don’t know exactly what the pandemic will look like for Summer 2022, we are hopeful that we can run small group treks in outdoor spaces. Some experiences noted in this document, such as caving, may not be possible.

    Skills Outcomes

    Grow and strengthen these skills

    Leadership

    Camp Craft

    Outdoor Living

    Communication

    Community Living

    Leave No Trace Awareness

    Trek Log

    Cottonwoods

    “We built forts, watched arrowhead making, studied crawdads, and painted with Donna. Mannix, “I studied clouds but there were too many storm clouds until the end.”

    Fire and Ice

    Mannix: “It was interesting,”

    Lilli: “It was pretty cool.The ice collected in the cave,” Lilli.

    Rebecca: “The ice cave was cool and it was hot on the volcano,” Rebecca.

    Willow: “I don’t know.”

    Resources for Parents

    Scholarship Application

    Packing List

    Trekker Frequently Asked Questions

    Cancellation Policy

    Essential Eligibility Criteria

    Plans and Preparation Document

    List of Defintions

    Sample Itinerary

    The trek itineraries vary year to year, depending on permits and staff expertise

    Day 1

    Arrive and get to know everyone

    Day 2

    Rock climbing

    Day 3

    Cabin in El Malpais

    Day 4

    Cottonwoods at Basecamp

    Day 5

    Slot Canyon Hike, camp in Zuni Mountains

    Day 6

    Cottonwoods at Basecamp, final banquet

    Day 7

    Head Home

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