Story & memory
Hit the trail together. Walking conversations about family history: what was Dad like at your age, and where did each of you first meet God?
The trip
Time together that you'll both remember
Fathers and sons rarely get uninterrupted days together. On a Redtail father & son retreat, a few pairs head into the mountains to hike side by side, talk about the things that matter, and pray for each other.
The trip ends with a blessing: each father speaking over his son what he sees in him and who God made him to be. For many men, it's the first time they've heard it out loud.
Who it's for
- Dads and sons ages [AGE]+
- Adult sons and their fathers, too
- Pairs who want to reconnect, or simply go deeper
- No backpacking experience needed
What you'll experience
A typical retreat
A mix of time as a whole group and time for each father and son alone.
The heart of it
We read Genesis 1–2 around the fire, then talk honestly about manhood. Dads go first, sharing where they've fallen short and what they wish they'd said.
Solitude & trail
Mornings alone with God in Psalm 19, Psalm 121, or Luke 15. Each man comes back with one word or line God put on his heart.
The blessing
Each father lays a hand on his son's shoulder and speaks a blessing over him. Then the sons pray for their dads.
What you'll take home
More than a camping trip
Every pair leaves with:
- A printed father & son trail guide with discussion questions
- Conversations you may never have had at home
- A spoken blessing from father to son
- A plan for how to keep praying for each other
- Memories, and probably a few good stories
Good to know
What to expect on trail
- Family-friendly mileage of roughly [MILES] miles a day
- Wilderness First Aid certified leadership
- A packing list sent after you register
- Limited to [NUMBER] pairs per trip
[PHOTO: a father and son on the trail]
Pricing
Trip Lengths
Choose a trip length to see pricing. Prices are for one father and one son, and include a 15% pair discount. Bringing more than one son? Contact us.
2 nights
3 days on trail · from $255 per pair
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2 nights
3 days on trail · from $255 per pair
All-inclusive
$550 per pair
- Leadership, teaching, and discussion guides
- Tent, pack, sleeping bag, pad, and trekking poles
- All trail meals and snacks
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Permits and first-aid supplies
Bring your own gear & food
$255 per pair
- Leadership, teaching, and discussion guides
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Permits and group gear (stove, water filters, first aid)
- You bring your own pack, shelter, sleep system, and food
- Need a few items? Gear rental is $20 per night
A $200 non-refundable deposit per pair holds your spot and is applied to your total. The balance is due [BALANCE DUE] days before the trip.
3 nights
4 days on trail · from $330 per pair
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3 nights
4 days on trail · from $330 per pair
All-inclusive
$725 per pair
- Leadership, teaching, and discussion guides
- Tent, pack, sleeping bag, pad, and trekking poles
- All trail meals and snacks
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Permits and first-aid supplies
Bring your own gear & food
$330 per pair
- Leadership, teaching, and discussion guides
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Permits and group gear (stove, water filters, first aid)
- You bring your own pack, shelter, sleep system, and food
- Need a few items? Gear rental is $20 per night
A $200 non-refundable deposit per pair holds your spot and is applied to your total. The balance is due [BALANCE DUE] days before the trip.
4 nights
5 days on trail · from $410 per pair
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4 nights
5 days on trail · from $410 per pair
All-inclusive
$895 per pair
- Leadership, teaching, and discussion guides
- Tent, pack, sleeping bag, pad, and trekking poles
- All trail meals and snacks
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Permits and first-aid supplies
Bring your own gear & food
$410 per pair
- Leadership, teaching, and discussion guides
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Permits and group gear (stove, water filters, first aid)
- You bring your own pack, shelter, sleep system, and food
- Need a few items? Gear rental is $20 per night
A $200 non-refundable deposit per pair holds your spot and is applied to your total. The balance is due [BALANCE DUE] days before the trip.