Back Country Boys Backpack california

Back Country creates the space for the application of genuine masculine initiation. It’s designed as an intensive experience for both father and son. God the Father used the wilderness as the context for this Son’s preparation for ministry, and we believe there is not better place to help your son discover who he is becoming as a man. The aim of the adventure is to have the boys head into the wilderness but return as initiated men.

Back Country is truly a backpacking experience that takes place in the in the high elevation of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. We’ll hike above tree-line, fish pristine mountain lakes, and enjoy the rugged beauty of the wilderness. This is completely primitive with no facilities but the woods, however our wilderness guides provide delicious meals and outdoor skills-building so there is no need for prior backpacking experience.

If you have any desire whatsoever to initiate your son into Godly manhood, then use this trip to catalyze the process. It is a great kickoff, culmination or somewhere in the middle of your son’s rites of passage experience. Father will receive pre-departure material, guided conversation suggestions, and trail guides to prepare for the journey.

You will also receive a copy of The Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made, so they are resourced and prepared to think intentionally about the Rites of Passage year for their sons. Prior to the expedition, a member of the Restoration Project team will connect with each father in order to best support him in our process of initiating his son.

We will meetup in Visalia, California at 12:00 PM on July 29. (exact location will be announced later). From there we’ll drive to the trailhead. On August 2nd we should return to the trailhead by approximately 12 pm.

You are responsible for transportation to and from Visalia. Contact information will be shared between participants to enable carpooling if desired.

There’s no need for prior backpacking experience. In fact many this has been the first backpacking trip for many participants in the past. That said, all participants must be able to carry a 40-50 pound back for 4 miles a day at high elevation.

We’ll hike above tree-line, fish pristine mountain lakes, and enjoy the rugged beauty of the wilderness. This is completely primitive with no facilities but the woods, however our wilderness guides provide delicious meals, are certified in Wilderness First Aid, and offer training and teaching in outdoor skills.

We provide all group gear, all meals, and back country guides, thus creating the space for any father-son pair to participate.

You are responsible for all your personal clothing and gear (including backpacks, tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, etc).

Upon registration you will receive a welcome packet which includes a required/recommended gear list for the trip. While on trail, we will share responsibilities amongst the group, including pitching tents, purifying water, cooking meals, etc.

We’d love to chat more with you if you have any questions. Please email Jeremy at jeremy@restorationproject.net