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BREATHE - Wilderness Getaway Days for FPU Students

We live in one of the most geographically diverse regions in the world, just a few hours from breathtaking deserts, oceanscapes, mountaintops, lakes and rivers. BREATHE is an opportunity to engage with God and His creation, as well as find spiritual inspiration, exploration and refreshment while in community with friends. These day trips and one-nighters are offered about once per month for FPU students.

BREATHE events are free to FPU students!

BREATHE Dates and Events

2025

  • September
    • Thursday, 9/4 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Thursday, 9/18 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Sunday, 9/21 - Stargazing in the Sierras
      • (leave FPU 7:30 p.m. from back of SEC; 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Thursday, 9/25 - Camping on the Green with Wilderness Club
  • October
    • Thursday, 10/2 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Saturday, 10/4 - Point Lobos Marine Preserve in Carmel
      • (leave FPU 7:00 a.m. from back of SEC; 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
    • Thursday, 10/16 - Climbing Night at Metalmark (Fall Break)
  • November
    • Thursday, 11/6 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Friday, 11/14 - Day in Yosemite
      • (leave FPU 7:00 a.m. from back of SEC; 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
    • Thursday, 11/20 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
  • December
    • Thursday, 12/4 - Climbing Night at Metalmark

2026

  • January
    • Thursday, 1/22 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Friday, 1/23 Snow - Day in Kings Canyon
  • February
    • Thursday, 2/5 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Thursday, 2/19 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Friday, 2/20 - Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove
  • March
    • Thursday, 3/5 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Thursday, 3/19 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Sunday, 3/22 - Montana de Oro Beach Day
  • April
    • Thursday, 4/2 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Thursday, 4/16 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Sunday, 4/19 - San Joaquin River Float/Paddle
    • Thursday, 4/30 - Climbing Night at Metalmark