EarthTraces: Leap of Faith - Rappelling Adventure

The Leap of Faith ("LOF")

Rappelling Experience

Far more than anything a climbing wall or high ropes course can provide, individuals young and old experience a new understanding of themselves and the world around them through this challenging, yet safe, adventure outside the manmade world. You'll learn the importance of commitment, teamwork and faith in accomplishing objectives while experiencing and enjoying what our Creator has placed for us in Nature.

Take a day to come with us on this incredible adventure! It's available on any open date! Program cost per person, including all equipment and hand-outs is just $23 with a $2-$5 fuel reimbursement ($20 of this being a tax-deductible contribution to our CIF)! Overnight, multi-day and food options are also available. Groups, families or individuals are welcome! Minimum number of program attendees is 12 (however, this is combined from all groups, families and individuals attending). A $4 fee applies for group size under 20. For dates and more information click HERE to check the schedule.

The Leap of Faith ("LOF") curriculum emphasizes being connected with God, being connected with a church body and being connected in a small group of believers. Rappelling is easy and fun for participants of all ages and physical abilities. The redundant safety procedures used in EarthTraces activities also makes it safe. No one has ever had more than a bump or scrape on an EarthTraces LOF experience.

Three key messages are communicated in this, our most popular adventure program:

1.	It takes a Leap of Faith to move from seeing and believing the ropes will hold you safely to actually trusting and committing yourself to the rappel. The same it true in your walk with Christ.
2.	It takes teamwork to see everyone through the rappel - as well as to build a Church community.
3.	When you're on the edge, faith supports! This is true today as you rappel and everyday as you move through life.

Click HERE to download the LOF trip message handout: adobe.pdf, 90K.

Click HERE to dowload the LOF trip brochure:adobe.pdf, 497K.

Program Information Open to beginners and experts, from 12 to 80. Using the M.A.R.S. (Message, Activity, Reflection, & Safety) instructional approach, the program provides a real out of this world journey away from our daily manmade influences. Participants are gradually moved from simple walk-down rappels to the "Express", an overhang with nearly 60 or 70 feet of unobstructed descent! Participants are taught using modern rappelling technique with redundant safety. The lead safety person, base safety person or participant can slow or stop the descent whenever needed. To learn more about basic rappelling technique, click HERE.

While LOF focuses on the rappelling experience, PARTICIPANTS DO NOT have to rappel to gain from it. Each site is surrounded by the beauty of nature and no one is pressured into doing any activity they are not comfortable with. Hikes and other activities are available for those who may wish to do them. The Leap of Faith can be enjoyed by anyone - experienced in the outdoors or not as well those who believe or are still unsure of their faith.

Click HERE to check the schedule for available dates AND SPONSOR YOUR SESSION NOW online! Locations Programs are available for most everywhere East of the Rockies. Click HERE for our service areas!

NEW STUDY! Take 7-week plunge into discovering the scientific basis for God's creation! Then spend a day in nature rappelling and night under the stars! Great for small group and youth group study!

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Pastors and Activity Leaders:

You may review and print the program lessons, handouts and posters anytime to encourage your members and their friends to come with you on your rappelling experience. This program is an exceptional means of reaching new people. Please click HERE for the documents list.

Click HERE to view or print the "Leap of Faith" program brochure so your group or family can learn how to be part of this Life Experience!

(.pdf format, 497K)

ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED! You only need to get yourself there! Food and camping options also available.

WHEN AND WHERE: The LOF is available in all our regions (click HERE and then click you location on our service area map). Over 100 sessions scheduled and more can be added by request! Click HERE for our current sessions schedule.

Bring: Hiking boots, food, drinks, insect spray, sleeping bag (if camping) and anything else you may want.

For more information or to register: contact us or choose any available 1-day or 2-day session!

You may cancel program at any time prior to the off-site activity and apply participant contributions to any future activity. (Sponsor reservation contribution goes directly into the Internship Fund and is non-refundable.) Team building activities, lessons and other activities provided in case of partial rain-out, alternate dates provided in case of full rain-out.

To reserve a Leap of Faith program please contact us today!