Our Work

The Wilderness Chaplains Project outlines a phased, milestone-driven approach to establishing a sustainable, independent organization dedicated to supporting wilderness groups, search and rescue (SAR) teams, and first responders. By focusing on foundational stability before volunteer scaling, this plan ensures long-term operational success, financial health, and mission integrity.

Phase 1 (current work - 2026):

Foundation, Infrastructure & Asset Development

Focus: Relaunching the independent entity, stabilizing funding, and defining the educational core.

How to Get Involved: Attend Connection Sessions and events, donate, and spread the word about Wilderness Chaplains.

Phase 2 (up next):

Targeted Outreach, Networking & Resource Integration

Focus: Cultivating intentional relationships with agencies and embedding resources into the field.

Information on how to get involved will be shared when Phase 2 begins.

Phase 3 (several years out):

Strategic Scaling & Volunteer Recruitment

Focus: Expanding organizational capacity through a trained, highly vetted volunteer cohort.

Information on how to get involved will be shared when Phase 3 begins.

Phase 4 (ultimate goal):

Operational Deployment (The Crisis Response Team)

Focus: Launching a specialized field capability to support remote emergency operations.

Information on how to get involved will be shared when Phase 4 begins.