Registration and Information
REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT
We encourage you to register for the trip soon, as space is limited and spots fill quickly. We can only accommodate 15 people on the trail at a time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Once you register, we will follow up with you, provide the next steps, and ensure you're ready for a memorable experience you won't forget or regret attending.
The deposit must be sent with each registration to reserve a place.
Deadline for registration and balance of payment is 30 days before beginning of each trip.
COSTS
The total cost listed for each trip includes the deposit, all team equipment and supplies (except for items on the following list of supplies), food at the lodge and on the trail, accommodations at the Mountain Light Lodge or the chosen location, extracurricular activities such as hot springs, train rides, horseback riding, and insurance for activities during the backpacking portion of the trip. (Policy limitations and exclusions will be available for review upon request).
Discounts available:
If you, as an individual, fly or drive directly into the Pagosa/Durango area (not carpooling with the group from Houston), we will reduce your total trip price by $150*; see information below under arrival-departure-transportation.
Married couples attending the trip together will receive a $300 discount on the total price.
PAYMENTS
Full payment for the trip is due at least 45 days before the departure date. The deposit secures your spot. All payments will be fully refunded if you find a replacement.
Joshua 1 Ministries reserves the right to cancel or alter trip locations and status due to insufficient reservations, unsafe conditions, or Forest Service Regulations.
If cancellation of a trip becomes necessary, your payment will be fully refunded.
ARRIVAL - DEPARTURE - TRANSPORTATION
The leadership team and many of the participants will be driving or carpooling from Houston, TX—leaving on Saturday and arriving in Pagosa Springs, CO, on Sunday. Transportation, hotel, and Sunday continental breakfast will be included in the total fee.
If you are not traveling with the group carpooling from Houston, TX, you will need to arrange your own transportation. If you have trouble doing so, please let us know—perhaps we can coordinate with others heading your way. If you choose to fly, we will arrange transportation, pickup, and drop-off to and from the airport in Durango or Pagosa Springs. If you are not traveling with the Houston, TX group, you should plan to arrive at Durango Airport or drive into the Pagosa Springs area between 1:00 and 5:00 PM on the first day of your trip (Sunday). *If you fly or drive into the Pagosa/Durango area on your own, your total trip price will be reduced by $150.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR BACKPACKING
Bring only the supplies listed in the supply list. All other gear, such as quality backpacks, lightweight tents, stoves, cook gear, daypacks, sleeping pads, water purification, food, basic gear, and safety equipment, will be provided. Choose lightweight and compact items whenever possible. Remember, you will carry what you bring along with your share of team equipment. Pack supplies in stuff sacks or plastic bags inside a duffel bag.
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
It is strongly advised that you consult with your personal physician before participating. Many trips take place in outdoor, remote locations at altitudes ranging from 8,000ft to 14,000ft, with the potential for severe weather conditions. Physical activity may be demanding, continuous, and involve challenging terrain, including carrying a 45-65lb backpack. Each participant must read and sign a medical release form. We will send you a link after registration.
ARE YOU PREPARED
We strongly recommend starting a physical conditioning program that includes jogging, push-ups, and sit-ups as soon as you decide to participate in one of our trips. For safety reasons, all participants are expected to cooperate with the trip staff. Tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs are not allowed on trips at any time.