24 Hour Survival Challenge! 

Join us for an unforgettable 24-hour wilderness challenge! Step away from the comforts of daily life and into the raw beauty of the woods, where you'll face the elements with no food or shelter. This event is designed to test your grit, build camaraderie, and deepen your faith as we explore what it means to rely fully on God and each other in the wild. Through shared challenges, outdoor survival skills, and moments of reflection around the campfire, you'll leave with a renewed sense of purpose, resilience, and brotherhood. Are you ready to embrace the adventure? 

Think you're tough? Prove it. Join us for 24 hours in the woods with no food, no shelter, and no clue what you're doing. This isn't your average weekend getaway—unless your idea of luxury is eating bugs and arguing over who can start a fire with a rock. It's a chance to bond with other guys while questioning every life choice that led you here. Who needs Netflix when you've got mosquitoes for entertainment? By the end, you’ll either find a new appreciation for modern plumbing or discover that “hangry” is your true personality. Pack light, leave your dignity at home, and get ready for the ultimate manly misadventure! 

Date: May 3-4th 2025

Time: 8:00am Saturday - 8:00am Sunday

Location: Doe River Gorge Ministries

 

"And the Lord's anger was kindled against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation that had done evil in the sight of the Lord was consumed".

Numbers 32:13.

Teams

Teams will consist of 2-4 participants, randomly assigned to test your ability to work with people you may or may not trust (no pressure). Each team member will only have a knife, a water bottle, and the clothes on their back, because who needs anything else when you're facing the wilderness, right? To keep things interesting, each team will receive a mystery survival bag, filled with random items that may be life-saving—or completely useless. Who knows? You might get a water bottle and a rubber band. This challenge will not only test your personal survival skills but also your ability to avoid arguing with your teammates while you try to figure out how to start a fire with a spoon and a twig. Good luck!

FAQ

  • Absolutely! Feel free to turn in your man card and go home.

  • Survival of the Fittest

  • A woman

  • Perfect! You’ll hate this even more. Character-building at its finest.

  • Ignoring blisters, hunger, and common sense until the 24 hours are up.

  • Embrace nature’s bounty: bark sandwiches, pine-needle tea, and regret-flavored air.

  • Politely explain you’re not on the menu. If that fails, offer it trail mix as a peace treaty.

  • Don’t worry—the wildlife will keep you company all night.

  • Nature has an open-door policy. No stalls, no locks, and plenty of critters judging your form.

  • Make direct eye contact and challenge it to a push-up contest. If that fails, pretend to be a vegan—animals respect dietary choices.

  • There’s water all around. Just boil it first, unless you like mystery stomach challenges.

  • If you can catch it, you can eat it. (Disclaimer: No guarantees it’ll taste good.)

*Disclaimer: This is all bad advice.