July 10 - July 18, 2026

AGES: The teen has to be entering high school (9th grade) before we leave on July 10, 2026.

1. July 10 - Leave at 5:00 AM

a. Arrive in Colorado Springs, CO at 7:00 PM.

b. July 11 - Sightseeing in the morning

c. July 11 - Leave Colorado Springs, CO at 12:00 PM

d. Arrive in Twin Lakes, CO (TREK) at 5:00 PM

e. Saturday evening – Safety briefing, rest and sleep

2. July 12 - Sunday

i. Worship

ii. Issue equipment

iii. Pack

iv. TREK to low camp

3. July 13 - Monday

i. TREK to high camp

4. July 14 - Tuesday

iii. Rest

1. Re-energize

2. Acclimate to the altitude

5. July 15 - Wednesday between 12:00 AM and 2:00 AM – wake up

i. 5:00 - 7:00 AM – Summit

ii. 5:00 PM (approximate) – Return to high camp from summit

6. July 15 - Wednesday

i. Pack and TREK back to base camp

iii. Arrive to base camp around 8:00 PM

iv. Shower

v. Eat

7. July 16 ThursdayWake up

i. Sightsee in town

8. July 17 - Friday

ii. Leave at 7:00 AM

iii. Arrive in Amarillo, TX between 4-5:00 PM (approximate)

iv. Eat at the Big Texan (tradition) at 6:00 PM

9. July 18 - Saturday

i. Leave by 9:00 AM

ii. Arrive at the church building at 6:00 PM (approximately)

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