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UMIN Backpacking Retreat
An opportunity to experience the community and work of University Ministry from August 25th to August 27th. This is especially for students interested in exploring faith and spirituality offerings at Gonzaga. A group of students, staff, and faculty will backpack and camp for 3-days and 2-nights with a chance to engage in small group conversation about hopes and fears for college with experiences of Ignatian Spirituality and reflection. You will get to experience the beauty of the Inland Northwest. Open to folks of all outdoor experience levels from "it's my first time and I'm interested in trying this" to "I have done this all my life and I'm excited to continue"!
Registration and Cost
Opens: Thursday, May 21st 2026 at 6 p.m. PDT.
Cost: $60
Registration for all Extended Orientation programs is on a first-come, first served basis.
Instructions for Registering: To register for the UMIN Retreat, you must first be logged into your Zagmail in your web browser. After clicking on the “Register” button, you will be prompted to sign-in to our bookings page. At this step, click the “Student Single Sign On (SSO)” button (note: you do not have to enter your email or password, just click the SSO button). From here, click on “Trips & Events,” then click on “Trips for Incoming Students.” You can then select the UMIN retreat and click “Book Tickets,” then add quantity 1 to cart and hit “Save & Continue.” At this step, make sure you only have one item in your cart. You will then be prompted to fill out our medical and dietary forms. Please complete these forms thoroughly and to the best of your abilities. There is a timer by your cart that indicates how long this item will stay in your cart. If the item is booked in your cart, you have secured your spot until the timer runs out. If the trip is full, it will not show up on the website. To be added to the waitlist, please email missionandministry@gonzaga.edu.
Fee waivers, based on financial need, are available for students on a first-come, first served basis. If you are in need of financial assistance or would like more information on UMIN Backpacking Retreat, please contact missionandministry@gonzaga.edu