LIVING JOURNEYS YOUTH GROUP
What to bring and What to expect
What to wear and bring on ALL summer activities:
- Water bottle
- Lunch+snacks
- Baseball/sun hat
- Sunscreen + lip balm
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable and quick drying clothing
- Layer of warm clothing (puffy jacket, fleece, etc.)
- Rain Jacket
Rafting
What to expect: Depending on the river, our rafting trips start in Almont or across from Garlic Mike\’s and finish at the White Water Park in Gunnison. Spend the day navigating the river learning about rivers and rafting techniques.
Required Gear: Sports sandals with back strap or water shoes.
Kayaking and Canoeing
What to expect: Our Canoe/Kayak trips take us to Lake Irwin up Kebler Pass or Blue Mesa Reservoir outside of Gunnison. Spend the day learning about your surroundings, basic paddle strokes, and canoe/kayak equipment.
Required Gear: Sports sandals with back strap or water shoes.
Rock Climbing
What to expect: We rock climb at Hartman Rocks outside of Gunnison, Colorado. The area is more desert feeling composed of beautiful rock and expansive vistas. It can be quite hot in the summer so plan accordingly!
Required gear: Closed toes shoes and long pants (recommended).
Hiking
What to expect: The hiking trails are endless in Crested Butte! The Elk Mountains are an amazing place to enjoy beautiful views in Colorado.Mid-summer enjoy our beautiful wildflowers and by fall enjoy the fall foliage as the aspens turn to gold.
Required gear: Closed toed shoes
Horseback Riding
What to expect: Upon arrival to the ranch you will be given a short ranch safety talk and introduction to the facilities and animals. We will teach you about the herd, how to identify the horses and how to get and groom the horses. Once the horses are saddled we will go for a ride in the fenced arena and possible trail rides off the property. Lunch will be included in the day’s adventure and there will also be time to take a hike, help in the garden, play with the animals, or learn some roping skills.
Required gear: Jeans or long pants, closed toed shoes, riding/work boots (optional)* cycling shorts under jeans (optional), riding gloves (optional)
*Appropriate riding boots with a heal to prevent your foot from sliding through the stirrup. However, the burly sole of a hiking boot is sometimes difficult to fit in the stirrup. Semi smooth-soled boots such as cowboy boots or work boots are the best choice. OPEN TOED SHOES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.