Discover You!
Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions offers unique expeditions rooted in the culture and landscape of the American Southwest!
Our programs offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the majestic land and cultural heritage of the American Southwest. At the Gulch, we’ll inspire you with all of the places we explore. We will take you on world-class backpacking and hiking into pristine wilderness areas. We’ll connect you with hands-on science and nature. We’ll engage you in the art and culture that is the backdrop of this poetic place we call “The Southwest.”
Take the first step and find yourself… on the journey of your lifetime!
Geology
Come explore some places off the beaten path and learn about the incredible geology and paleontology of the Southwest. There are amazing experiences for those who are brand new as well as those who would consider themselves experts.
Cultures Past and Present
Step into a rich world of cultural history and explore the connections between those who have come before us and the people who live here today.
Bird Trek Arizona
Date: May 4th-12th, 2019
Ages 21+
6-12 members
Cost: $1425
Archaeo-Astronomy
Dates: August 3-11, 2019
21 +
10-20 members
Cost: $1395
Zuni Mountain YCC (Employment for Ages 16-18)
Session 1: June 9-July 8, 2018
Session 2: July 12-August 9, 2018
Co-ed: Ages 16-18
10 crew members/session
Application open until positions are filled – Interviews begin May 8th, 2018
Work opportunity for 16-18 year olds looking for professional development opportunities in the outdoor industry.
Prairie Trek (boys 14-16)
Date: June 24-July 29, 2019
Boys: Ages 14-16
15-20 members
Cost: $4700
Turquoise Trail (girls 14-16)
Date: June 24-July 29, 2019
Girls: Ages 14-16
15-20 members
Cost: $4700
Mountain Desert Trek (AGES 16-18)
Date: June 24 – Aug. 8, 2019
Ages 16-18
All genders
15-20 members
Cost: $5700
Paleontology Trek (ages 14-18)
Date: June 22nd-July 8th, 2019
Ages 14-18
All Genders
10-15 members
$3000 (College Credit Included)
Outfit Expedition (ages 10-12)
Session 1: June 22-July 8, 2019
Session 2: July 13-July 29, 2019
Co-ed: Ages 10-12
15-20 members
Cost: $2600
Wild Country Trek (ages 13-15)
Session 1: June 22 – July 13, 2019
Session 2: July 8 – July 29, 2019
Session 3: July 18 – August 8, 2019
Ages 13-15
(12 by instructor approval)
All Genders
10-20 members
Cost: $3400
Adventure Conservation Trek (ages 15-18)
Dates: June 22 – July 13, 2019
Ages 15-18
10-15 members
All Genders
Cost: $3150
Art & Music Trek (ages 15-18)
Date: July 18 – Aug. 8, 2019
Co-ed: Ages 15-18
10-15 members
Cost: $3150
Get Outdoors (G.O.) Trek
Session 1: June 23-June 29, 2019
Session 2: July 14-July 20, 2019
All Genders: Ages 12-14
15-20 members
Cost: $700
Join us for 7 fun-filled days of adventure, art and STEM programming. Located at our base camp in the Zuni Mountains of Western New Mexico, we will rock climb, hike, mountain bike and go caving. We will also learn how to work with pottery and silversmithing tools in our Arts Workshop.
Flocks and Rocks
Date: June 1st-June 9th, 2019
Ages 21+
10-16 members
Cost: $1395
Family Trek
Date: June 22-June 30, 2019
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $1250 ($800 for kids)
Science & Nature
Hands-on southwest outdoor education in ecology, biology, paleontology, and more
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Arts & Culture
Innovative programs in pottery, silversmithing, songwriting, and Southwest culture
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Team Building & Adventure
Fostering life-long friendships, challenging yourself and rising to new challenges
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Community Involvement &
Service Learning
Giving back through meaningful projects and volunteer work
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Risk Management
Informed outdoor education practices and highly trained staff
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