Heartwork Black Hills Adventure

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Curriculum - Tier 1

Hiking Difficulty - Moderate

Lodging - Drive-up Camping (cabins)

Closest Major Airport - Rapid City Regional Airport

General Info

This Heartwork Adventure will take place in the heart of the Blackhills of South Dakota inside of Custer State Park. You can expect to hear from both seasoned and fresh voices speaking to the core issues of every woman’s life, taking a whole-body, wholehearted approach to each topic. If you long to become the woman God created you to be, or if you’re just sure there’s more to this thing called Life but haven’t a clue where to begin, this trip is for you.  Come and join us as we bask in the beauty of the Black Hills on our day hikes, lean into the heart of Jesus with a mug of coffee in moments of quiet, experience intimate times of worship around the campfire, and devour delicious food to fuel our bodies and feed our souls. Over the course of this incredible weekend, we’ll have awesome conversations, definitely share some laughs, and maybe even shed a few tears as we link arms and join hearts in this journey of the mind, body, and soul called Heartwork.

Important Info

• Check in starts at 4:00pm on Thursday, May 2nd and, for those who would like to stay as late as possible, check-out is no later than 9:00am on Monday, May 6th.
• The average high in Custer, SD during May is 65 degrees Fahrenheit (great for hiking), with an average low of 40 degrees Fahrenheit (great for campfires). May also the month that Custer gets more precipitation than any other month in the year, so please pack weather-appropriate clothing like rain gear and base layers.
• We will be eating our supper together on Sunday evening at a local restaurant. The cost of this meal is NOT covered in the registration costs. Estimated cost of this meal is $25 - $35.
• Custer State Park is a fee area. The cost of entering the park is NOTcovered in your registration. A 7-day park permit is $20/vehicle. We strongly encourage carpooling - so make sure you bring some friends!
• Each registrant/group attending is responsible for their own transportation to and from our Custer State Park meeting place.
• Once at the Park, there will be brief times of traveling to get to some of our Adventure locations. We will need registrants to volunteer to drive their vehicles in a manner that is best conducive to carpooling.

Packing Necessities

• Bedding/Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Good Hiking Boots/Shoes
• Backpack
• Camera
• Camping Chair
• Weather Appropiate Clothing
• Toiletries & Linens
• Bible
• Large Case of Water
• Extra money for Last Supper  ($25-$35 recommended)
• Rain Gear
• Sun Screen
• Coffee Mug (If you're a coffee drinker)

Extras You May Want

• Trekking Poles
• Extra Snacks
• Flashlight
• Pocket Knife
• Electrolyte tablets or powder

Physical Fitness Recommendation

The Black Hills Adventure features two days of moderate hiking. While Heartwork always pledges to maintain a safe trailside environment, we also acknowledge that keeping a steady hiking pace is most advantageous for the group as a whole. Because of this we ask that all participants undergo the necessary training prior to the Adventure. While our goal is not to exclude women from participating in our Adventures, for the sake of group dynamics and the respect of your fellow Adventurers, we strongly encourage each participant to honestly evaluate their level of physical fitness prior to registering. Although we are not licensed medical professionals, we reserve the right to ask you not to participate if we feel that your health is at risk. 

Cancellation Policy

We offer a full refund (minus a $50 processing and registration fee) to those who cancel anytime up until 90 days prior to the Adventure.   Due to the up-front costs involved in preparing for such trips, cancellations that inside of 90 days of the trip date are non-refundable. Due to the need for mutual commitment, this policy is firm. When registering for one of our trips, each participant signs off that they've read and understood the above Cancellation Policy.

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* Heartwork Adventures (a subsidiary ministry of the 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry Man Up Adventures Inc.) does not provide liability or any kind of insurance for protection of individuals, groups, organizations, or others who may participate in a Heartwork Adventure.

In consideration for your participation in our Heartwork Adventure, you hereby release and forever discharge Heartwork Adventures (Man-Up Adventures Inc.) from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands for, upon or by reason of any damage, loss or injury, which hereafter may be sustained by participating in Heartwork Adventures (Man-Up Adventures).

While we are familiar with the geographical terrain that our group will be Adventuring over, we reserve the right to use the term "Guide" loosely. We (any person representing Heartwork or Man Up Adventures in an official capacity) are not associated with, nor do we represent, the State of South Dakota, Custer State Park, or any of its entities, and are not registered outdoor "guides" with any lodge, company, or outfitting group.