Trails of Transformation
Upcoming Expeditions
Every trail is a threshold. Every trip is a transformation.
Texas High Country
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is home to the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest points in Texas, and various ecosystems waiting to be explored. From forested mountains and desert dunes, Guadalupe Mountains offer various ways to explore through hours of hiking and backpacking trails — and some of the most dramatic skies in the American Southwest.
Highlights
- McKittrick Canyon
- Sunrise and sunset at Guadalupe Mountain Peak
- Experience the highest point in Texas
Daily Itinerary
- Day 1
Travel day. Drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Check in at Pine Springs. Possible short hike to Smith Spring. Freshly cooked meal camping in the front country.
- Day 2
Fresh cooked breakfast. Begin backcountry trek from McKittrick Canyon Trailhead — about 7 miles. Lunch at the Grotto. Set up camp at McKittrick Ridge.
- Day 3
After breakfast and coffee, continue along the McKittrick Canyon trail to the Tejas trail junction. Hike to Tejas campground — about 7 miles.
- Day 4
Backcountry hiking along the Tejas Trail and Guadalupe Peak Trail. 7–8 mile day. Hike up to Guadalupe Peak for dinner and sunset. Night hike back to camp.
- Day 5
Early morning sunrise at Guadalupe Peak with breakfast and coffee OR breakfast at camp then pack up. Hike out about 4–5 miles to Pine Springs Visitor Center. Travel day back home.
Investment
Choose Your Tier.
This trip is priced on a sliding scale. We believe transformational experiences in nature should be accessible — and we trust you to choose honestly.
You have financial stability and room to give. By choosing this tier you are directly subsidizing a spot for someone who needs accessibility.
You can meet your needs and afford this experience without significant strain. This is the right tier for most people.
You are genuinely called to this journey but financial accessibility is a real consideration right now. Limited spots available.
Limited spots available.
All tiers include the same full experience. No one will know which tier you chose, and it will never affect how you are welcomed or guided.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to hold your spot.
Chihuahuan Desert & Chisos Mountains
Big Bend National Park
Solitude is practically guaranteed at Big Bend National Park, as are dark nights bursting with desert-kissed stars. On the northern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert in southwest Texas, the Chisos Mountains provide a diverse oasis in a land of tremendous contrasts. Big Bend is larger than Yosemite or Great Smoky Mountains but sees a fraction of the visitors — raw, wild, and unforgettable.
Highlights
- Camping along the South Rim
- Sunrise and sunset along the South Rim
- Hot Springs and the Rio Grande River
- Emory Peak
Daily Itinerary
- Day 1
Travel day. Drive from Austin to Big Bend — about 8 hours. Check in at Chisos Mountain Visitor Center. Set up camp at Chisos Basin Campground. Freshly cooked meal in the front country.
- Day 2
Fresh cooked breakfast. Begin backcountry trek from Chisos Mountain to South Rim. Lunch on trail. Set up camp at South Rim. Hike to sunset spot for dinner.
- Day 3
Breakfast and coffee at the overlook. Hike to Emory Peak with day pack. Lunch at Emory Peak. Hike back to South Rim campsite. Sunset dinner and activities.
- Day 4
Breakfast at the overlook. Pack up camp at South Rim. Hike out of backcountry. Set up camp at Chisos Basin Campground. Visit the Hot Springs for a relaxing afternoon. Dinner at front country campsite.
- Day 5
Breakfast and coffee at Chisos Basin. Pack up camp. Head back to Austin. Lunch on the way home.
Investment
Choose Your Tier.
This trip is priced on a sliding scale. We believe transformational experiences in nature should be accessible — and we trust you to choose honestly.
You have financial stability and room to give. By choosing this tier you are directly subsidizing a spot for someone who needs accessibility.
You can meet your needs and afford this experience without significant strain. This is the right tier for most people.
You are genuinely called to this journey but financial accessibility is a real consideration right now. Limited spots available.
Limited spots available.
All tiers include the same full experience. No one will know which tier you chose, and it will never affect how you are welcomed or guided.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to hold your spot.
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Guadalupe Mountains — December 9–13, 2026 · Big Bend — January 13–17, 2027
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