What’s Included
A full-service outfitter that creates space for the experience of a lifetime! WayForward not only takes people on an adventure with purpose, but takes on all the responsibilities so that you can focus on the journey.
Experienced Guides
Professionally trained to take great care of you on trail, we handle all of the technical details so you can enjoy the adventure.
Community Building
You just thought you knew your community, but this experience will deepen those relationships like nothing else!
Discovery Curriculum
Our content includes group discussions, individual sharing and alone time to reflect, setting the stage for transformation.
Lodging & Meals
From the moment you step foot on property, the WayForward Team strives to meet every need so you can enjoy the time away.
Backpacking Gear
We use the best brands to ensure you have the highest quality gear to prepare you for your adventure through the Rockies.
Outdoor Adventure
Let your screensaver come to life as you experience 9,000-13,000 ft Rocky Mountain Views and Life-changing discovery.
Our Guides
All our guides are professionally trained to take the best care of you on trail. As they lead you through the Colorado wilderness, you are able to simply enjoy the adventure. Your guides will prepare all trail meals and help you set up camp at the best spots. Not only do they take care of all the technical details, but they help facilitate purposeful conversations with your group and lead you in discovering who you are in the Lord.
Lodging
From the moment you step foot on property, the WayForward Team strives to meet every need so you can enjoy the time away. We think through the details so you don’t have to. Come enjoy a vacation that leaves you focused and refreshed for the adventure that awaits your return home. The WayForward Lodge provides space to prepare and reflect on your trip in comfort.
Meals
The culinary experience we provide is not your typical camping food. Dehydrated food doesn’t cut it for us. WayForward guides take time to serve and prepare the best trail meals out there, leaving you warm and satisfied .
“The Trip Was Life Changing, And It Was With Friends Whose Lives Were Being Changed As Well.”
— John Marshall
Itineraries
4-Day Group Trip
Arrival
Arrive at WayForward Basecamp
in the evening for dinner
Day 1
Pack up in the morning, hit the
trail after lunch
Day 2
On the Trail
Day 3
On the Trail
Day 4
Afternoon pickup, unpack,
celebration dinner
Departure
Check out by 7a.m.
5-Day Group Trip
Arrival
Arrive at WayForward Basecamp
in the evening for dinner
Day 1
Pack up in the morning, hit the
trail after lunch
Day 2
On the Trail
Day 3
On the Trail
Day 4
On the Trail
Day 5
Afternoon pickup, unpack,
celebration dinner
Departure
Check out by 7a.m.
Full-Experience Pricing
Experience a life changing adventure with your group and Colorado’s premiere backpacking outfitter.
4-Day Group Trip
$10,999
Up to 10 Guests
5-Day Group Trip
$11,999
Up to 11 Guests
READY TO
BOOK YOUR trip?
1. Reserve
Select your dates and submit a deposit. We will contact you within 48 hours to discuss next steps.
2. Receive
You will receive a contract with trip details and a personalized webpage for your groups trip.
3. Return
To complete your booking,
return your signed contract and start inviting friends to join you.
Still have questions? Contact us
Deposits are refundable for 30 days. All trips on National Forest land are under permit by the US Forest Service.FAQ
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Guides will have functioned in such a role with another outfitter and/or have participated in WayForward's two-week guide training program to thoroughly cover hard skills (navigation, safety, cooking) and soft skills (content, counseling, group dynamics).
Guides have prior knowledge of the trek’s destination or will review a route’s itinerary with Guide Team Leader, including topo maps, route, camping sites and route specific instructions.
Guides maintain compliance with Leave No Trace ethics.
Guides are certified in Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR.
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They are women! Our female guides go through the same training as our male guides.
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No. Most of the people we take on a WayForward trip are putting on a backpack for the very first time. We will teach you everything you need to know for a successful trip.
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Yes. If you are pregnant you just need to get your doctor’s permission.
If you are breastfeeding, we can make time for you to pump as needed. Unfortunately, there is no way to preserve the milk from your time on trail.
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Please contact us in advance with any dietary needs. We will accommodate those who have dietary needs, but will not alter the menu for dietary preferences.
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Simply pack tampons or pads. It is not uncommon that one woman’s cycle can impact another woman’s cycle. So if it’s close to your time of the month, go ahead and pack what you need. We do not recommend Diva cups.