“As You Go…” If you grew up going to Deerfoot, you’ve heard those words at the end of each session to prepare you to re-enter a life outside of the spiritually focused and Christ-centered community you just experienced at Deerfoot. “…Remember the Words to Joshua, be strong and of good courage, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you may go.” (Joshua 1:9) This is a reminder that all of us need, no matter if we are leaving Deerfoot as a 13 year old or if we haven’t been back to Deerfoot in many, many years. God is with you, and God desires you to live in the goodness of His care as His godly man.
With the development of a new initiative at Deerfoot, we will now be creating tangible ways for all those who once were Deerfooters, or are attached to Deerfoot in some way, to live a life as God’s man surrendered to His good and loving call on you. It’s called the Mission Engagement Initiative, and we invite you to join us as we respond to God’s gracious invitation. This webpage will be devoted to pathways so that all those attached to Deerfoot can continue to stay connected to the God-given mission and vision of life that so impacted us as campers.
The Winter Trek goal is to share Christ-centered fellowship with Deerfoot brothers as we experience the adventure of High Peaks winter hiking. We hope participants will be challenged and encouraged to grow as godly men.
Deerfoot Winter Treks are for staff and alumni at least 18 years old. Participants should be in good physical condition and ready to hike ADK High Peak Mountains in winter. Winter hiking can be more strenuous than summer hiking, with severe conditions. Participants are required to secure the necessary clothing and gear for winter hiking.
Mark your calendars to join the adventure February 20-22, 2026!
Registration is now live! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Tracks
Deerfoot Newsletter
As our Mission Engagement Initiative expands, we need to update the information of our Alumni! This ensures that you receive the latest edition of Tracks and the latest Deerfoot Calendar. Thank you for taking the time to update your info!
Email Chief Dan if you are interested in, or have questions about, how you can connect with the Mission Engagement Initiative of Deerfoot Lodge!
Deerfoot Alumni 2026 Adventure Calendar:
Remember the days when we’d hit the trails together? Those days can still be had thanks to the 2026 Adventures that Deerfoot Lodge is offering! Take a look, plan ahead, and sign up to see the beauty of God’s creation!
Click the links below to register & read more about the adventures that await!
High Peaks: June 10-13th, 2026
Jackson Hole Fishing Trip: July 23-26th, 2026
Art Loeb Thru Hike: September 16-20th, 2026
Click HERE to see the whole Mission Engagement Adventure Calendar for 2026!
Zoom Bible Study
Cabin Devo is a Zoom Bible study that feels like time around the cabin—real, honest, and centered on God’s Word. Each session walks through a different book of the Bible, helping you stay rooted in Scripture no matter where you are.
These devo’s are short, twenty minutes in length, to allow us to end our day together in the Words of our God which give life!
The next Cabin Devo will cover John 15 and meets on January 13th at 7pm (EST).
Click the picture for the link to the Cabin Devo’s zoom group.
Resources to Grow in Godliness
Read More in 2026!
Every year, we make resolutions. To eat less, exercise more, save more money, etc….the idea behind all of them is personal improvement. We all acknowledge that we can, and should, be doing better in key areas of our lives. The new year presents a fresh start mentality – allowing us to set goals and work to achieving them. If you were to look at the most popular resolutions, year in and year out, reading more is always in that top list. There is something about the discipline of sitting down with a book, absorbing the information presented, and completing the book with a fresh perspective on different areas of our lives.
The Deerfoot Executive team has those same goals – and has put together a list of recommended books for you to engage in 2026 to reach your reading goals! Take a look and engage!
Prayer Request
In God’s kindness, He invites us to bring our prayer requests before Him with the utmost assurance that He hears us and loves us (Hebrews 4:16)! God also gives us brothers and sisters who devote to pray for us in our time of need; both in our local bodies of believers and also in Christian communities that we are connected to. Deerfoot desires to be one of those praying communities in your life! We have a group of alumni who are committed to praying for every prayer request that we receive, so please know that your prayer request is kept confidential among those that are praying and that it will most certainly be prayed for!
Keep in Touch
Please update your information with Deerfoot so that we can communicate with you about BOSS alumni events & opportunities to serve!
Winter2026 Alumni Gatherings
If you are a former camper, staff member, counselor OR a work weekender, or a Deerfoot Dad – you are considered an Alum of DL! We invite you to join with other alumni in your area for these gatherings! At these gatherings, we share a bit about Deerfoot’s history and also will reveal the opportunities to remain connected with one another and with the mission of Deerfoot Lodge through the Mission Engagement Initiative!
Click the buttons below to register for the gathering near you!
Coming Soon: Regional Fellowships
Deerfooters are spread throughout the United States, and around the world! Regional Fellowships will be gatherings of Deerfooters in specific locations that will give opportunities for Deerfooters, and like minded men, to join for Bible Studies, wilderness expeditions, and times of ever increasing friendship.
Regional Fellowships, and the necessary leadership to run each fellowship, are currently being developed and will be ready in the winter of 2026.
Check back soon!
