BREATHE - Wilderness Getaway Days for FPU Students

BREATHE is an opportunity to engage with God and His creation. 

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 offers time for spiritual inspiration, exploration and refreshment in community with friends. These day trips and one-nighters are offered about once per month for FPU students and are worth 2 college hour credits.

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 - Kings Canyon National Park - Grant Grove (Focus: "Silence")
      • Leave from SEC @ 7:30 a.m. Sign-up in OSF by 1/21.
  • February
    • Thursday, 2/5 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Thursday, 2/19 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Friday, 2/20 - Yosemite National Park - Mariposa Grove (Focus: "Simplicity")
      • Leave from SEC @ 7:30 a.m. Sign-up in OSF by 2/18.
  • March
    • Thursday, 3/5 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Thursday, 3/19 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Friday, 3/20 - Carmel - Point Lobos Marine Preserve (Focus: "Solitude")
      • Leave from SEC @ 7:00 a.m. Sign-up in OSF by 3/18.
  • April
    • Thursday, 4/2 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Thursday, 4/16 - Climbing Night at Metalmark
    • Friday, 4/17 - San Joaquin River Float/Exploration (Focus: "Prayer")
      • Leave from SEC @ 12:30 p.m. Sign-up in OSF by 4/15.
    • Thursday, 4/30 - Climbing Night at Metalmark