» Operation Freedom XXVII, Lake Powell, Arizona & Utah, September 20-27, 2011 ( Men only )

» For additional Operation Freedom trips that may not be posted on this site, please email tom@operationfreedom.us We often add smaller getaways at short notice, to accomodate those not able to participate in our week long adventures.

Have you hungered for a little adventure to get yourself out of traffic and all the hassles that come with life in the big city? We've scheduled several week long trips through 2012 and packed in more fun that you've had in a long time! Would you join us for 6 days in one of these beautiful and memorable locations?

The men's getaways are designed for guys who really hunger to live from the freedom that Jesus assured us He came to give us. (Luke 4:18) Our band of men will include guys from many walks of life with one thing in common - a heartfelt desire to know God. These trips are normally limited to 10 as we need to keep our team at a size where we can really get to know one another. We can link you up with a man who has already made a previous trip to get a feel for what to expect. Their feedback is recorded on Operation Freedom Action Reports.

Dubbed Operation Freedom, these are no-holds-barred adventures that will bond you with other men and give you a fresh look at the high cost of your freedom in Christ. Remember, high cost — what He paid for you — translates into high value — what you are worth to Him.

We have found that we need a week away once in a while — maybe more — where our cell phones won’t work, where email is inaccessible, where the demands of a normal day are vanquished. Turn that into 6 days and you get the picture — silence amid fun and laughter bring you to know and sense what God really has for you.

It’s obvious that our culture and our careers demand so much of our attention that we can easily neglect what matters most. At Operation Freedom you’ll hear men tell honest, true feelings of what they hunger most for — friendship with God and with other men. And you’ll hear it in an atmosphere of breathtaking, scenic beauty and all the quiet wonder that comes with it. Come be a kid again for a few days!

Operation Freedom XXVII, Lake Powell, Arizona & Utah, September 20-27, 2011

You like to fish? You like to catch fish? Come away with us to Lake Powell in Southern Utah! Created in the 1950's by the construction of Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell took 17 years to fill and is home to many varieties of fish, including striper, walleye, large mouth and small mouth bass. The lake stretches 186 miles, from Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona, north up the Colorado River through Utah, past the San Juan confluence to Hite. Including the many flooded canyons, Lake Powell has over 2000 miles of shoreline, more than the west coast of the US. For more information, check out this site. http://www.canyon-country.com/lakepowell/man-made.htm

Our host will be Jim Morrill, good friend of Operation Freedom and our guide in previous years to great fishing in Mexico on the Sea of Cortes. We'll launch from Page, AZ, on the south end of Lake Powell, with housing for the week on a large houseboat, sleeping top deck, under the stars! Along with fishing, you can anticipate a good mix of kayaking and slot canyon exploration.

Since we will travel over 150 miles up the San Juan, you will experience a true wilderness setting, which requires a hardy appetite for the great outdoors. We will have onboard radio communication to the outside world, but due to the distance from medical facilities, those enlisting should be in relatively good health. You can expect lots of sunshine, cool nights and warm days.

This trip will begin on Tuesday, September 20th, and end on Tuesday, September 27th. For air travel plans, please make sure your final destination is Page (PGA). Connecting cities into Page are Denver (DEN) and Phoenix (PHX) on Great Lakes Airlines, www.flygreatlakes.com You must arrive on Tuesday, September 20th on the 12PM arrival from Phoenix, or the 1PM arrival from Denver. You can depart from Page anytime on Tuesday, September 27th, beginning with the 6AM flight to Phoenix. Great Lakes Air is ride share with most carriers if you book a flight from your originating city all the way to Page.

Departing the dock mid afternoon on the 20th, we'll set up our first lakeshore campsite about 30 miles from the Lake Powell Marina in Page, and will not return to the dock until Monday evening, September 26th. We'll shuttle you back and forth to the airport, but only from the Lake Powell Marina in Page, AZ.

Our busy schedules will be put aside for these days, and we'll replace them with fun sport fishing, canyon exploration, swimming and good eats! We will also experience a deep encounter with our wonderful Lord—looking into His majesty and His unique calling on our lives—through several interactive teaching and sharing times.

The Operation Freedom XXVII fee for this trip is $550. This includes all meals, housing and activities. You will need to purchase your own air travel and fishing license. Some scholarship monies may be available for students who need assistance. Father and son duos are highly encouraged. Minimum age required is 18.

You must guarantee your participation by a $250 non-refundable deposit made payable to Operation Freedom, Inc. and mailed to 3945 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092. Please attach a note with all your contact information, including email, cell number and land address, along with your travel plans.

This will be a terrific getaway in one of the most beautiful areas of the Southwest, and our third Operation Freedom trip to Lake Powell. Hope you can join us!

Operation Freedom, Inc.
3945 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 200
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: Tom Grady 770-605-9686
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