Roots to Peaks Outdoor Ministry

At Roots to Peaks Outdoor Ministry, we believe nature has the power to heal. We’re a faith-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping kids and teens who have experienced trauma find hope, resilience, and community through the outdoors. Our mission is simple: to create safe, guided outdoor experiences, such as hiking, kayaking, camping, and team-building adventures, that help kids take root in their faith, rise strong in confidence, and reach new heights in life. Though we’re still preparing to launch, our hearts are already on the trail. We’re building partnerships with local churches, organizations, and community groups to create programs that meet kids where they are. Together, we’ll explore God’s creation, rediscover joy, and build a path toward healing.

Meet the Founders:
Ty & Becca Trapps

Ty and Becca Trapps created Roots to Peaks Outdoor Ministry with a simple but powerful vision: to help kids and teens who have experienced trauma heal and grow through the beauty of the outdoors and the hope of faith. Ty, who grew up just outside Washington, D.C., understands what it is like to long for open spaces and the peace of nature. Becca, raised in Boulder, Colorado, experienced firsthand how the outdoors can provide comfort, confidence, and a deep connection to God. Together, they combined their backgrounds, skills, and shared heart for youth to form a ministry that gives kids what they need most: a safe space to find strength, friendship, and renewal.

Why Support Roots to Peaks?

Every child deserves a chance to heal, grow, and dream beyond their pain. At Roots to Peaks, your support turns that hope into reality. With your help, kids who have endured trauma can experience the power of the outdoors, the comfort of a faith-filled community, and the guidance of caring mentors. Your gift provides gear, safe adventures, and programs that teach resilience and confidence. Together, we can help kids find new hope, one hike, one campfire, and one mountain at a time.

Where We Serve

Roots to Peaks is based in Colorado Springs, where the Rocky Mountains offer kids and teens space to explore trails, forests, lakes, and peaks that foster peace and resilience. We’re starting here but plan to grow across Colorado and beyond, partnering with churches, schools, and community groups to bring healing through guided hikes, camping, and outdoor adventures rooted in God’s creation.

Mailing Address:

3472 Research Pkwy., Ste 104 #8005

Colorado Springs, CO 80920