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!
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
Prairie Trek (boys 14-16)
Date: June 25-July 30, 2018
Boys: Ages 14-16
15-20 members
Cost: $4650
Turquoise Trail (girls 14-16)
Date: June 25-July 30, 2018
Girls: Ages 14-16
15-20 members
Cost: $4650
Mountain Desert Trek (AGES 16-18)
Date: June 25 – Aug. 9, 2018
Ages 16-18
All genders
15-20 members
Cost: $5600
Paleontology Trek (ages 14-18)
Date: July 24 – Aug. 9, 2018
Ages 14-18
All Genders
10-15 members
$2950 (College Credit Included)
Outfit Expedition (ages 10-12)
Session 1: June 23-July 9, 2018
Session 2: July 14-July 30, 2018
Co-ed: Ages 10-12
15-20 members
Cost: $2575
Wild Country Trek (ages 13-15)
Session 1: June 23 – July 14, 2018
Session 2: July 9 – July 30, 2018
Session 3: July 19 – August 9, 2018
Ages 13-15
(12 by instructor approval)
All Genders
10-20 members
Cost: $3250
Adventure Conservation Trek (ages 15-18)
Dates: June 23 – July 14, 2018
Ages 15-18
10-15 members
All Genders
Cost: $3100
Art & Music Trek (ages 15-18)
Date: July 19 – Aug. 9, 2018
Co-ed: Ages 15-18
10-15 members
Cost: $3100
Get Outdoors (G.O.) Trek
Session 1: June 24-June 30, 2018
Session 2: July 15-July 21, 2018
All Genders: Ages 12-14
15-20 members
Cost: $600
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: Spring 2019, exact dates TBD
Co-ed: Ages 21+
10-20 members
Cost: $1395
Family Trek
Date: June 23-July 1, 2018
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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