September 25-28, 2025

MARKSMAN ZION

The Zion Marksman Adventure is a 4-day journey to Zion National Park in Southern Utah from September 25-28, 2025.

Should you choose to join this incredible journey, you will explore some of the most beautiful terrain, mountains, and rivers you have ever seen, you will hike some unforgettable trails (such as Angels Landing and the Narrows, both of which are in the Top 10 hikes in the world), and you will also have the opportunity to get to know God better as you gain better clarity for His purpose and calling on your life. As if that weren't enough already, you'll also get to know other like-minded men who could very well become some of your lifelong friends.

Hikes in Zion National Park have varying degrees of difficulty. The Zion Marksman trip allows men to choose their level of hiking difficulty based on personal health and/or physical limitations. Hiking distances for the 4-day trip range anywhere from 1-20 miles, depending on how far each participant chooses to push themselves. All participants should not only be open to an incredible experience, but also be open to whatever God may have in store for them on the journey.

Participants may carpool from Farmington, NM, (or plan on arriving to Zion National Park by 5:00p MST on Thursday, September 25, 2025, if coming from other cities/states). The Zion Marksman trip ends in Zion at 11:30a on Sunday, September 28. Make travel plans accordingly. Space is limited and based on first-come, first-serve.

Completing a Marksman Bootcamp is a prerequisite for joining any Zion Marksman trips. You may, however, register for both a Marksman Bootcamp as well as a Zion Marksman trip at the same time as long as you complete the Marksman Bootcamp prior to your departure date for Zion.

Fitness, Health & Safety Advisory: Hikes through Zion are both dangerous and strenuous. Participants will need to do their best to get in as good of shape as they can prior to the trip start date. While participants can go as short or as long as they desire for each hike, you will maximize your overall experience by getting into as good of shape as you possibly can. If you want to experience the full version of each hike offered, we suggest you go on at least 4 hikes/walks/runs of at least 6 miles or more prior to the departure date. An optional 12-week training regimen will be provided to you prior to the trip start date to help you get physically prepared while other men do the same. Know your physical limits and only attempt hikes you are capable of accomplishing. All hikes are "out and back" hikes, meaning that if you begin to get physically exhausted at any time on the hike, you can turn back around at any point. All Zion trips are subject to change based on National Park closures, weather and/or other health restrictions. Safety is a top priority, and weather conditions may result in the cancellation or adjustments to the trip schedule if certain hikes are not available during the scheduled dates for this trip.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: If the trip is canceled by Hills Church and/or Zion National Park for whatever reason, a full refund will be given or payments may be applied to a future trip. If any participant cannot attend the trip for whatever reason, a refund (less the deposit) will be given or payments may be applied to a future trip.

SWAT Teams: Each trip to Zion includes various leadership opportunities for men who have completed at least one Marksman Bootcamp AND have attended at least one Zion trip in the past. If you have met both requirements and are interested in a leadership opportunity on a Zion trip, you may apply to join SWAT here. SWAT Team members assist with driving, preparation, logistics, drop-offs, cooking, photography, videography and more. In addition, SWAT Team members act as a liaison to NPS Search & Rescue in the case of an emergency. While some hikes in Zion may still be possible for all SWAT Team members, due to the unique requirements of this position, some SWAT Team members will be unable to participate in the full Angel's Landing and/or Narrows hikes. SWAT training will take place for all leaders prior to the Zion trip. 

Payment Deadlines: You are welcome to pay the full balance at any point after registration up until August 30, 2025. If you prefer to make payments along the way, the following deadlines must be met. 

1st Payment Due at Registration: $50 non-refundable (total balance due $75)
2nd Payment Due Date: $50 due by May 30, 2025 (total balance due $125)
3rd Payment Due Date: $50 due by June 30, 2025 (total balance due $175)
4th Payment Due Date: $50 due by July 31, 2025 (total balance due $225) 
5th/Final Payment Due Date: $50 due by August 30, 2025 (total balance due $275)