FREEDOM FIGHTER INTENSIVE 2025

BACKPACKING WITH LIKE-MINDED MEN
The Freedom Fighter Intensive (men only) takes veterans, active-duty military, and first responders on an epic backpacking expedition in the mountains of Montana. Instructors who are veterans themselves address who we are as sons and soldiers in the Family of Christ and the Army of God.
We will teach you the technical outdoor skills needed to thrive in the mountains, learning things such as campsite selection, route finding, and navigation. You will also get to reflect and spend time alone with God. The lessons will build upon each other, putting it all to the test with your final peak attempt.

A Typical Backpacking Day: (Times are estimates and will vary)

6:00 AM: Time alone with God
7:00 AM: Breakfast: cook breakfast with your cook group
8:30 AM: Class Time
10:00 AM: Pack-up camp and head to your next campsite
Noon: Lunch Enjoy lunch at a scenic spot on the trail
3:00 PM: Get to your new campsite and setup camp
4:00 PM: Class Time
5:00 PM: Dinner Make a tasty dinner with your cook group
7:00 PM: Family Time Debrief day, worship, and devotional/teaching
9:00 PM: Bedtime

SPECIAL DAYS:

  • Solo
  • Peak Attempt

We prioritize the health and well-being of our participants and staff and the effective education of our participants. The remote environments where we conduct our courses can be physically and emotionally challenging. The wilderness environment is what makes our educational activities effective, but it also requires that participants are fully committed to and capable of working hard, taking responsibility for themselves, and working effectively in the group to achieve the goals of the course.

Travel

August 9, 2025
Please book your flight arrival as close to 12 noon as possible.

Backpacking

August 10 – 16, 2025

Travel

August 17, 2025
Please book your flight as close to 10AM as possible.

Location

Bob Marshall Wilderness

Age

18+

Tuition

$1,500
*Price per individual

Please complete one application per person.

If you choose to apply and you are accepted to this course, a $250 non-refundable deposit will be processed to secure your spot on the course roster. Your deposit will be applied to your total tuition cost.

Skill Level

Beginner Friendly

There are no prerequisites for this course except a good attitude and a desire to learn and grow. We will teach you the skills of backpacking, including the essential backcountry skills of outdoor cooking and using the bathroom in the wilderness.

Physical Ability

  • Carry a backpack 40-60% of your body weight, hiking 4-8 miles a day
  • Hike and camp at elevations of 8,000 ft. and up
  • Long, active days: often up at 6am and in bed at 9pm

We understand the physical requirements may feel overwhelming, but most people can train and have an amazing experience. We provide a training plan to help you be physically prepared for your trip so you can succeed and have the most fun.