Backpacking, Climbing


YMCA of Northern Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Exploring Our Magnificent Backyard…

Northern Utah’s BOLD and GOLD program gives participants the opportunity to explore the breathtaking mountain vistas of the high Uinta’s.
As well as the opportunity to explore the incredible desert environment of Capitol Reef!
This year we have added opportunities for younger participants to attend an introduction to backpacking, rock climbing, or adventure camp!

Just 90 minutes away from Salt Lake’s busy streets, participants have the opportunity to truly unplug and connect with the mountains on our expeditions. Above and beyond the beauty of their natural surroundings, participants will also make lifelong friends, learn invaluable camping and interpersonal skills, and gain confidence in their abilities to take on new challenges.

In addition to acquiring the technical skills related to backpacking, our focus is on leadership development and facilitating conversations around identity and inclusion.

Convenient and a world away.

All trips start and end at YMCA Camp Mill Hollow outside Kamas, Utah.  Parents/Guardians can choose to drop youth off at Mill Hollow or at pick-up locations in Salt Lake.

Right Length, Right Challenge

We offer co-ed backpacking trips designed for teens ages 14 to 17. All our trips are five days in length. Some take place in the beautiful Uinta National Forest in Utah. The others take place in the deserts of Capitol Reef.

Read trip descriptions and find out more on the local YMCA webpage

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Upcoming Program Dates

Overnight Adventure Camp 1st session, Ages 11 - 13

June 14, 2024 - June 19, 2024
  • Backpacking

BOLD & GOLD Backpacking - Capitol Reef 1st session, Ages 14 - 17

June 16, 2024 - June 21, 2024
  • Backpacking

Overnight Adventure Camp 2nd session, Ages 11 - 13

June 23, 2024 - June 28, 2024
  • Backpacking

BOLD & GOLD Backpacking - Capitol Reef 2nd session, Ages 14 - 17

June 23, 2024 - June 28, 2024
  • Backpacking

BOLD & GOLD Rock Climbing - Notch Trail 1st session, Ages 14 - 17

June 30, 2024 - July 5, 2024
  • Climbing

BOLD & GOLD Junior Instructor - Notch Trail, Ages 15-17

July 7, 2024 - July 12, 2024
  • Backpacking

BOLD & GOLD Backpacking - Notch Trail, Ages 14 - 17

July 14, 2024 - July 19, 2024
  • Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking, Ages 12 - 14

July 21, 2024 - July 26, 2024
  • Backpacking

BOLD & GOLD Rock Climbing - Notch Trail 2nd session, Ages 14 - 17

July 21, 2024 - July 26, 2024
  • Climbing

Intro to Rock Climbing, Ages 12 - 14

July 28, 2024 - August 2, 2024
  • Climbing

BOLD & GOLD Backpacking - Mirror Lake, Ages 14 -17

July 28, 2024 - August 2, 2024
  • Backpacking

BOLD & GOLD Backpacking - Kings Peak, Ages 14 - 17

August 4, 2024 - August 9, 2024
  • Backpacking