Father & Son Backpacking Trip
One night in the woods with your son: real outdoor skills, a fire to sit around, and the kind of conversation that only happens on the trail.
One ticket covers both of you, father and son.
Spend a Weekend with
the One Who Matters Most
Build a fire, learn wilderness skills, sleep under the stars, and talk about the things that actually matter around the campfire.
This guided overnight trip is built for two things: helping fathers connect deeply with their sons, and teaching the outdoor skills every boy should learn from his father. Around the fire, we also talk about character, courage, and what it means to grow into a good man.
No prior outdoor skills or experience is necessary!
Together, you and your son will learn:
- How to build a shelter
- How to start a fire
- How to cook over a fire
- How to tie fundamental knots
- How to purify water
- And more!
Shelter building
Fishing at the lake
Montgomery Bell State Park
Just west of Nashville in Burns, Tennessee, Montgomery Bell offers hardwood forest, creeks, and quiet trails, perfect for a boy’s first night in the backcountry. We hike in with full packs, cook over the fire, and spend the night together in a cabin.
Meet 9 AM Sat · Back to cars 3 PM Sun
One night together
Covers two people
Limited to 3 groups
Warren Steury
At 16 years old, Warren spent three months straight in the mountains of North Carolina. He came home knowing how special time outdoors really is, and through Meriwether Academy he now shares that same joy with others.
What Fathers Say
of Our Trips
Had a fantastic and memorable time with my son on the father/son hiking and camping trip. Warren is an excellent guide and gifted teacher. I would recommend just about any Meriwether event for men, young and old!
He taught the boys, and reminded the men, how to manage their internal state under pressure. He helped push everyone past both mental and physical limits in a way that felt empowering rather than overwhelming.
Only 3 father and son groups. Reserve yours below.
- Covers father & son
- All gear & meals
- Guided by Warren Steury
- No experience needed
Questions? Email us at warren@meriwetheracademy.com
Questions About the Trip
Who can come?
Fathers and their sons ages 10 to 15. Grandsons, nephews, and adopted sons in that age range are welcome as well.
What does the $500 cover?
One ticket covers two people, a father and his son, for the full trip, including all camping gear and meals.
Do we need backpacking experience?
No prior outdoor skills or experience is necessary. The trip is guided, and we teach every skill from the ground up: shelter building, starting fires, cooking over a fire, tying knots, purifying water, and more.
When do we meet and return?
We meet at 9 AM on Saturday, December 5, and return to our cars at 3 PM on Sunday, December 6. The exact meeting spot is emailed after you register.
What should we bring?
Your clothes and personal toiletries. All camping gear and meals are provided by the Academy, and a full packing list is emailed after you register.