White Mountain Wilderness, Ruidoso, NM; Marriage Trek 101 August 28-29, 2020

Young married couples discussed biblical strategies for a healthy marriage in a fall expedition in the south central mountains of New Mexico.

Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado, Risk Management Expedition August 3-6, 2020

The Weminuche Wilderness is the largest wilderness area in Colorado spanning almost half a million acres. Waterfalls, lakes, and hot springs seems to be the theme of this area. Groups can set up a base camp at many of the camping trailheads and day hike to the falls, lakes and springs. More than just a weekend is recommended for this adventure!

Private Expedition - South Seminole Student Ministry, White Mountain Wilderness, Ruidoso, NM

Students from South Seminole Baptist Church, Seminole, TX, experienced Wilderness Camp this past week in the mountains of south central New Mexico. Students participated in small group bible study, a six mile hike up and down the mountain, navigated through an orienteering course and enjoyed a swim in the lake! Students also explored old mines and learned the basics of setting up camp (tent pitching, meal preparation and clean up).

Moonlight Rim to Rim, Grand Canyon, AZ June 4-7, 2020 Young Professionals of Texas Panhandle

These young professionals enjoyed the Grand Canyon, North Rim to South Rim by full moonlight! The North Rim trail descends 6,000 feet to the Colorado River. Then ascends 4,000 feet to the South Rim. This expedition is not for the faint of heart!

Ouachita Trail, Oklahoma/Arkansas, Risk Management Team Expedition May 17-21, 2020

ReCreation Adventure Ministries has just completed a risk management expedition to extended sections of the Ouachita Trail in Oklahoma/Arkansas. This trail is best suited for experienced backpackers. Those who live in the south/southeastern region of our country would find this expedition challenging and less travel than the other areas in the west.

Wilderness First Responder Medical Training, Commerce, TX; February 15-16, 2020

Safety is a priority on ReCreation Adventure Expeditions. Training as a Wilderness First Responder can be obtained through Wilderness Medicine Training Center International. All of ReCreation Adventure Ministry’s Expedition leaders are trained through this organization.

Angel Fire Ski Resort, Angel Fire,NM; Living Water Christian Fellowship, Canyon, TX; January 1-3, 2020

High school students from Living Water Christian Fellowship enjoyed 3 days and 2 nights of skiing/snowboarding adventures. Evening bible studies were focused on 2 Corinthians 2 and what it means to wear the aroma/fragrance of Christlikeness to a spiritually lost world.

Guadalupe Mt. Nat'l Park, University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM; November 15-16, 2019

Student athletes at the University of the Southwest come from across the nation and around the world. For many of these students, the Guadalupe Peak adventure was their first overnight wilderness experience.

Ouachita Trail, OK/AR: Southwestern Seminary Students, October 3-6, 2019

These young ministerial students took a few days to experience the Ouachita Mountains of Eastern Oklahoma/Western Arkansas. Time was taken each day to discover the “I AM” statements/verses from the gospel of John and how each is essential for abundant living in Christ.

Wheeler Peak Wilderness, NM: Brown Family, August 16-19, 2019

Family relationships are important. Darrell and his two son-in-laws came to the Wheeler Peak, NM wilderness to strengthen those relationships. Summiting Wheeler Peak allowed them to make a lasting memory and accomplish a rare feat few people attain.

White Mountain Wilderness, NM; Marriage Trek 101, August 3-4, 2019

Young married couples backpacking retreat in the south central mountains of New Mexico. Biblical strategies for a healthy marriage were discussed during the weekend.

White Mountain Wilderness, NM; Jan Lee Baptist Church, Burkburnett, TX, July 29-31, 2019

Students and young adults from Jan Lee Baptist Church, Burkburnett, TX, traveled to the White Mountains of south central New Mexico for spiritual renewal and great fun! The change that takes place in our lives through Christ recorded in Acts 16 was the emphasis for the weekend.

White Mountain Wilderness, NM Mescalero Baptist Church, Amarillo, Texas June 21-23, 2019

The photos below are men from Mescalero Baptist Church, Amarillo, Texas. Over the 3 day weekend, we hiked the North side of the Crest Trail of the White Mountains. Early mornings were spent discovering what it means to be men of integrity. Biblical definitions and examples were highlighted in the study. The weekend was a great time of fellowship and encouragement.

Rim to Rim Grand Canyon, AZ Open Expedition, June 12-16, 2019

Singer/Songwriter Bolton Sserunjogi backpacked the Grand Canyon South Rim to North Rim in the early morning hours of the day. As the afternoon temperatures rose, it was time to take to the shade where doctrines of the Christian faith in Romans 5-8 were studied.

Simons' Family Reunion, Grand Canyon, AZ, May 29-June 2, 2019

This year the Simons’ family gathered at the Grand Canyon for their 2019 Family Reunion. They day hiked the South Kiabab and Bright Angel Trails. Evening devotions focused on essentials of family relationships from I and II Samuel. Be thankful and prayerful for family, as well as honor and invest in family.

Ouachita Trail (Oklahoma/Arkansas), Open Expedition, May 13-18, 2019

The Ouachita Trail stretches across Eastern Oklahoma to Western Arkansas for more than 200 miles. These men backpacked a section of the trail, taking time in the evening to study what Jesus had to say about abiding in Him from John 15. They are planning to return at a future date to explore even more of the trail!

Carlsbad Caverns/Guadalupe Peak Open Expedition, Carlsbad, New Mexico October 26-28, 2018

Who knew West Texas/Eastern New Mexico could be so amazing in the fall? We made the long stretch up to Guadalupe Peak and enjoyed the cool spring of Sitting Bull Falls. We also took time to study passages from the Sermon on the Mount.

Hillside Christian Church Student Pastors (Amarillo/Lubbock) Wheeler Peak, New Mexico September 13-15, 2018

Hillside Student Pastors were able to enjoy the fellowship of one another in the Carson National Forest as they hiked to Wheeler Peak and studied the definition of integrity, what the Bible says about integrity followed with Biblical examples.

Jan Lee Baptist Church, Burkburnett, Texas Wheeler Peak, New Mexico September 7-9, 2018

This expedition allowed Pastor Mark to step away from the stress of everyday ministry and experience God in the outdoors and allowed him to be “physically challenged, emotionally rested and spiritually renewed”.

Waxahachie Bible Church, Waxahachie, Texas White Mountain Wilderness, August 31 - September 3, 2018

Students studied Psalm 57 and learned about seeking spiritual refuge in the Lord. During a brief thunderstorm, the students sought physical refuge in a grove of trees. Seeing an application of the scripture on the expedition helped these students understand what the word 'refuge' meant and how God can provide spiritual refuge in the 'storms of life'.