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Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions brings youth into the outdoors to live in community and explore the American Southwest. Trekkers will spend time at our Basecamp, out on our classic road loops, in the backcountry Wilderness and everywhere in between!..(more)
As the longest running trek at the Gulch (since 1926!), Prairie Trek has an extensive history of bringing young, male-identifying 14-16 year olds into challenging and beautiful spaces. PT focuses on further developing identities as members of a greater community, with an emphasis on accountability and mindfulness. This trek links young people with intersecting identities and challenges them to recognize their roles and responsibilitiesto each other and themselves...(more)
For the wild-seeking, self-discovering, budding naturalists, Wild Country Trek is geared towards 13-15 year olds who are excited about learning in the outdoors and eager to challenge themselves in the Wilderness...(more)
Get Outdoors (GO!) Trek is an excellent introduction to Cottonwood Gulch and outdoor living. Trekkers ages 10-12 will visit our Basecamp, stay in rustic, open air cabins, and spend their days exploring, learning, and having so much fun!..(more)
Our Outfit Expeditions invite 10-12 year olds into the outdoors. For those younger trekkers seeking an introduction to camping, a connection with nature, and a meaningful place within their community, Outfit offers a “foundation of firsts.” We invite trekkers who are interested in learning more about themselves and the world around them to spend 17 days with us in the American Southwest. ..(more)
Cottonwood Gulch students learn, grow, and gain valuable skills while living in a small community. Students spend 84 days working on a project in a discipline of their choosing and wandering the wilderness of the Southwest. Students join a community dedicated to personal growth, learning, and cultural understanding, while investigating the impacts of climate change on the Southwest and exploring issues surrounding environmental and social justice...(more)
The Paleontology Trek is an excellent opportunity for students interested in paleontology and are eager to learn about natural history. Find out more!..(more)
Quartz Trek was added to our summer roster in 2023, with the intention of providing a trek that invites genderqueer/nonbinary youth into a safe space and community in the outdoors. QT focuses on further developing identities as members of a greater community, with an emphasis on accountability and mindfulness. This trek links young people with intersecting identities and challenges them to recognize their roles and responsibilities to each other and themselves...(more)
Get Outdoors (GO!) Trek is an excellent introduction to Cottonwood Gulch and outdoor living. Trekkers ages 8-10 will visit our Basecamp, stay in rustic, open air cabins, and spend their days exploring, learning, and having so much fun! ..(more)
Mountain Desert Trek is the perfect program for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors and overcoming challenges. This trek invites 16-18 year olds to step up as leaders within the Gulch community and develop their own leadership identities through adventure, travel, and outdoor living in the Southwest...(more)
Embark on a Culinary Adventure with Cottonwood Gulch Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary journey! We're thrilled to present the Blue Corn Trek, a delectable odyssey that delves into the rich world of Southwestern food systems. Blue Corn Trek is your passport to the world of growing, cooking, and uncovering the traditional ingredients of the land that transform into nourishing, delightful, an..(more)
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