camping &
backpacking
retreat
What?
Feel the freedom of having everything on your back!
Daily prayer, Mass, silence, sharing, and meditations based on Scriptures and Holy Land geography. A way to revisit pilgrimage graces or to prepare for a trip one day to Israel.
When?
Aug 13-16
Wed-Sat
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Where?
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Meet in Denver, 4 days at altitude hiking and camping with every on your back. End at Vespers at St. Catherine of Siena Saturday evening. May be possible to arrive a day early to have the first night at a lower altitude, test gear and warmth, etc.
What to bring?
Hiking boots that you are used to, 45-60L backpack with extra room for food, warm sleeping bag (around 15 degrees), lightweight tent if you have one, sleeping pad if you have one.
Cost?
$300 + transportation to Colorado, includes $50 deposit due July 15. Apply and send deposit by June 1 and receive $100 off!
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This covers all transportation, lodging, some equipment, and all meals during the trip.