Wilderness Ministry in Fort Collins

Come adventure with us!
Wilderness Ministry through Antioch in Fort Collins guides people through our beautiful backcountry in order to worship the God that created it all! 
  • No backpacking or camping experience  required!
  • All trips will have a wilderness first aid (WFA) certified guide.
  • The trips will fill on a first come, first serve basis.
  • After signing up,  someone will get in touch with you regarding the trip. 
  • Health, liability/release forms required for all participants. 
  • A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. 
  • Payment in full is due prior to trip departure. 
Dates for all trips TBD. Check back April 1, 2026

Upcoming  Backpacking Trips

All dates will be available by April 1, 2026. Stay tuned! 
Adults Men's  Backpacking Trip
Adults Women's Backpacking Trip
Youth Backpacking Trip

Trips leave from the church early in the morning and return usually in the evening.

Price

3 day trips: $275
4 day trips: $300 
5+ day trips: cost TBD
+ $25 optional gear rental fee to use Antioch Wilderness Ministry's big individual items (ie. Backpacks, sleeping bags, etc.)

Upcoming Camping Trips

All dates will be available by April 1, 2026. Stay tuned! 
Adults Men's  Backpacking Trip
Adults Women's Backpacking Trip
Youth Backpacking Trip

Upcoming  Rafting Trips

White Water Rafting Trip 1-Full Day
Full day estimated  time range approximately 9:45 a.m.- 3:45pm
Age range: 13+ yrs, likely a high water trip, which just means high intensity!!  

First come first serve, spot not reserved until payment for trip is made.

White Water Rafting Trip 2
Ages: 7+
8 am  and/ or 12:15 depending on available trips with company
*First come first serve, spot not reserved until payment for trip is made.

For more details or questions, please contact wilderness@antiochfc.org 

Ways to Pay

Pay online: 
Enter trip amount or deposit amount
Select "AFC: Ministries" fund in the drop down menu

Select "Wilderness Ministry" sub-fund

Click: Next
Enter your information as prompted.
**in the memo box, write wilderness ministry  trip, trip name, dates(ie. Wilderness trip, July 27th)


Pay by Check: 
Make check out to: Antioch Community Church
Memo: Wilderness Ministry (trip title, dates)


Pay by Cash: 

Please include your name and trip information.

Mail checks or cash to:
Antioch Community Church of Fort Collins
608 E. Drake Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Required Forms

Health Consent Release form and Liability Release form are required at least 3 days before any trip leaves. If you do not fill these out in time, you will not be able to participate.  (At that point, we will not be able to refund you for the trip.)

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions or if you would like to talk with someone before committing to a trip, fill out the form below and we will connect with you.