"True North Treks inspired, centered, motivated, grounded, challenged, championed, moved me, and more.
Without this experience I don't think I'd be where I am today." - Beth
COVID-19 risk reduction and safety measures
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We strongly encourage all of our accepted participants to have at least received their baseline vaccination for COVID-19 prior to going on a True North Trek. If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are symptomatic within a week prior to your trek, we ask you to please get tested and report any information or symptoms to TNT personnel. If you are symptomatic of having COVID-19 upon arrival to your trek or at anytime during your trek, we ask you to alert TNT personnel immediately so that measures can be taken (e.g., social distancing, quarantining, temperature check/testing, possible evacuation). Mask-wearing is optional, however you may wear one at any time or in any space during your trek without issue. We encourage the regular use of hand sanitizer and practice of good travel hygiene to the trek destination and during group transportation. We reserve the right to make final decisions on what aspects of this policy will be implemented as it gets closer to the trek depending on any new or updated informtation from the CDC and other health organizations. We will be communicating this information regularly with approved participants and are happy to take any questions you may have.
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how to determine what kind of trek is best for you
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You can determine what type of trek experience is optimal for you based on the following questions:
1) Who will be there? Some treks are for young adult survivors only (e.g., anyone diagnosed with cancer between 18-39 years of age and is still between 18-39), while others include both survivors and their caregivers (e.g., caregiver is broadly defined as a spouse, sibling, parent, or friend). We've also started treks with "next level" survivors, who were diagnosed during their young adult years but are now in their 40's and 50's. 2) How will we get around in the field? Treks are generally canoeing or backpacking-based as a means of getting from point A to point B. Sometimes there's a little of both, but there's usually one primary mode of locomotion. 3) How long is it? 6-night treks in the back-country run from Sunday afternoon to Saturday morning, whereas 4-night treks run from Wednesday afternoon to Sunday morning. 4) Where will it be? We have run programs in Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Minnesota, the Bahamas, and the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan. Our guiding criteria for selecting places is mind-blowingly beautiful and as remote as possible. |
2026 Trek Types, Locations & Dates
Treks
Stay Tuned for Specific Dates and Locations for the Rest of our 2026 Treks!
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Backpacking & Canoeing at Pictured Rocks in the UP of Michigan for Teen Survivors 15-18 at the TNT WALDEN Institute (4-Night Trek)* |
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Bathe in nature at the TNT WALDEN Institute, hike along lake forest trails, fall asleep to the stars and the powerful airs of Gichigami, spot bald eagles and fox kits, and inhale the sweet scent of Northern pine.
*This trek is specifically for teen survivors who are between the ages of 15-18. You do not have to have been diagnosed during the 15-18 age range but not younger than 10 years old when you were diagnosed and/or treated.
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"Next Level" in da UP of Michigan for Survivors (Aged 40+) at the TNT WALDEN Institute (4-Night Trek)* |
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Bathe in nature at the TNT WALDEN Institute, hike along lake forest trails, fall asleep to the stars and the powerful airs of Gichigami, spot bald eagles and fox kits, and inhale the sweet scent of Northern pine.
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*This trek is specifically for survivors who were diagnosed and treated for cancer between 18-39 years of age, but are now "Next Level" (e.g., 40 or older).
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Survivors in the UP of Michigan at the TNT WALDEN Institute (4-Night Trek). |
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Spend quality time at the TNT WALDEN Institute, explore the property's trail system, go on a day-paddle through a serene loon-lake, embark on a hiking adventure in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore...this trek has everything! *This trek is specifically for survivors who were diagnosed and treated for cancer between 18-39 years of age. |
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Yellowstone National Park Backpacking Trek for Survivors (6-Night Trek) |
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Explore the magnificent Yellowstone River Trail, passing 1,000-foot deep canyons rising vertically from the water's edge, spotting an abundance of wildlife, and relaxing in natural thermal baths.
*This trek is specifically for survivors who were diagnosed and treated for cancer between 18-39 years of age. |
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Survivors and Caregivers in da UP of Michigan at the TNT WALDEN Institute (4-Night Trek) |
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Bathe in nature at the TNT WALDEN Institute, hike along lake forest trails, fall asleep to the stars and the powerful airs of Gichigami, spot bald eagles and fox kits, and inhale the sweet scent of Northern pine.
*This trek is specifically for survivors who were diagnosed and treated for cancer between 18-39 years of age and their caregivers/supporters. |
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Utah Red Rock Canon Canoeing Trek for Survivors (6-Night Trek) |
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Paddle along the majestic Green River of Utah, moving between sunlight and the dark shadows of cathedral-like red rock formations.
*This trek is specifically for survivors who were diagnosed and treated for cancer between 18-39 years of age. |
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UP Mini Trek for Melanoma Research Foundation Survivors at the TNT WALDEN Institute** |
September 28-31, 2023
Au Train, Michigan
Flyer & Packing List
Au Train, Michigan
Flyer & Packing List
Bathe in nature at the TNT WALDEN Institute, hike along lake forest trails, fall asleep to the stars and the powerful airs of Gichigami, spot bald eagles and fox kits, and inhale the sweet scent of Northern pine.
**This trek is only intended for young adult melanoma survivors who have been referred by the Melanoma Research Foundation.