Hike through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, raft the white-water of the Arkansas River, rock climb, take the leap or faith, or work on a service project. Compass Points, the wilderness adventure program at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, offers you the opportunity to all of this in a supportive Christian environment that will challenge you try new things and grow in your own faith journey. Each weeklong adventure is centered on a 3-day wilderness backpacking experience led by trained guides and has multiple ways for your group to make the journey your own. Whether you are are an individual or a group, adult or youth, there’s a trip that is right for you.

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Charter Trips for Groups
Senior High Open Registration
Junior High Open Registration
Father – Son Backpacking

***COMPASS POINTS PROMO VIDEO***



All Compass Points trips begin Sunday afternoons at the Rainbow Trail's main site location.
Compass Points Guides will greet you and help you get settled in before assisting each
member of your group with preparations and packing for the trip.
After a week of adventures that you have helped plan we will conclude the week with a
steak and fish dinner and worship on Friday evening.
Most groups depart early on Saturday morning for the drive home.



***WHY CHOOSE COMPASS POINTS FOR YOUR GROUP'S NEXT ADVENTURE***

Gifts of individuals and community will be explored through conversation, Bible study and service.

Compass Points Guides are trained to guide you safely on your adventure and to facilitate in your group's spiritual growth.

Engaging Bible study that pertains to everyday life is carried out throughout the day.

Youth are empowered to lead worship and take part in Bible Study while learning what it is to live in a community.

Meals are wholesome and fun to cook.

Scenery that is almost untouched by human hands...God's creation at its best.

Safety precautions are taken care of so you don't have to worry.

No experience is required.

All equipment is provided except for sleeping bags, clothing and personal gear.

Your community will grow stronger together with Christ at the center

***FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS***

Neither myself or my group know anything about backpacking/white-water rafting/high ropes challenge course, can we still go?
YES! Rainbow Trail does the work for you! We believe that it is our job to help you make the trip the best that it can be. This includes helping you to understand the requirements of the trip including clothing, physical conditioning and spiritual preparation.

Do we bring our own equipment?
No, Rainbow Trail will supply: Tents, Backpacks, Daypacks, Water Bottles, Stoves, Food, Trained Guides, Permits and the Bible Study.

You only need to bring a sleeping bag and personal items.

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What age groups can go?
The youngest age that we will start working with is youth entering 7th grade. The oldest most commonly is that of graduated high school seniors. On each Compass Point trip, at least one adult is required to take part. Our reasoning behind this is that we don't want the ministry to end once the week ends. We want to help in building your community, and the opportunity an adult has to grow in their relationships with the youth is excellent!

If we go backpacking, where will we be hiking at?
Our trail permits allow us to hike on over a dozen different trails in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.

How long does a Compass Points trip last?
Groups typically arrive on Sunday around three o'clock. The group will stay in Eagle Peak Lodge for the night and depart for their adventure on Monday morning. The group is then away from Rainbow Trail's main site except for transition times between events or during the High Ropes Challenge Course day. The week ends with a Celebration Dinner on Friday night in Eagle Peak Lodge. Groups typically leave early Saturday morning.

Do the Compass Points Guides have any safety training?
Compass Points Guides hold at least a W.F.A. (Wilderness First Aid) Certification. Guides receive a week of "on-trail" training in addition to the standard two weeks that all other RTLC Summer Staff receive.

What happens in case of an accident?
Each Compass Points group carries with them a business band radio and GPS (Global Positioning System) to allow contact with the RTLC basecamp and precise location of the backpacking group. Rainbow Trail has relationships with both Search + Rescue and Flight for Life to allow quick response to any emergency that shoud occur.

***COMPASS POINTS TRIP FEES***

2010 Charter Fees Include:

Choice of 3 days – 5 days of Backpacking
Choice of additional activities for three day (choose 2) and four day (choose 1) trips

Rock Climbing
½ day White Water Rafting
High and Low Ropes
Service Project

Food, lodging, and all group equipment for backpacking (including packs)

Charter Fee is $395 Per Person (Minimum 10, Maximum 13 Per Charter)

Full Day and Multi Day rafting is available,
please contact Ben Larson at 719-431-0050 or ben@rainbowtrail.org for additional information and pricing.

***COMPASS POINTS TRIP AVAILABILITY & REGISTRATION***

For group charter availability contact Ben Larson by e-mail at compasspoints@rainbowtrail.org
or by phone at (719) 431-0050.

2010 RESERVATIONS TAKEN STARTING AT 9 AM (MOUNTAIN TIME) ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Register For The Compass Points Open Trip (Individual Youth Registrants)
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Download the Brochure for Complete Information
Compass Points Brochure (Adobe PDF)

Download Other Forms Necessary for Your Compass Points Adventure

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2010 Compass Points FAQs (Adobe PDF)
Compass Points Trip Planning Guide (Adobe PDF)
A Typical Week (Adobe PDF)

Download Other Necessary Compass Points Forms
2010 Participant Registration Form (Adobe PDF)
2010 Health History and Physicians Release (Coming Soon)
2010 Ropes Course and Climbing Release (Coming Soon)
2010 Rafting Release Form (Coming Soon)