A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life It's what we do! The Sonlight staff have a wonderful, unique lifestyle in the winter months. We plan for summer camp and register campers. We have the privilege of hosting groups, maintaining the facility and live in community with our...
Why Wilderness
“Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”Why Wilderness Uninhabited. Primitive. Untamed. What is the wilderness and why do we need it? How does it impact...
Meet Amanda
“If everyone went on a Sonlight backpack trip there would be no schisms, no politics, no war!”Lead Guide and Backpack Apprentice New for 2023 Sonlight has implemented a Backpack Apprenticeship program, Amanda joins Sonlight in that role. Exploring the intricacies of a...
Donor Spotlight
"The reason we choose to donate to Sonlight is that we love the magic of Sonlight. Here’s what happens when we donate to Sonlight: the dollars morph into all sorts of things. Tangible and intangible, mundane, and magnificent. Those dollars become hammock villages,...
New Gear New Year
New Gear this New Year New Gear! Summer 2023 new gear includes Osprey packs and Crazy Creek chairs! The quality of backpacking equipment can make or break a trip. Broken tent poles, pack buckles or stoves can make a trip much more complicated. In the backcountry,...
Legacy for Nick
Nick will forever be remembered for his joy, compassion and all that he offered to those around him. In memory of Nick, his parents Bob and Lisa have donated funds to create a camper scholarship in Nick's name. Annually a scholarship will be awarded to a camper who...
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