traversewe are[ OVERVIEW ]Traverse Trail Camps are designed to meet you where you are — and take you further than you expected. Whether you're stepping onto trail for the first time or training for your next big race, there's a camp built for you.
[ What we offer ]TRAIL RUNNING CAMPS
All-Levels Camp · Watershed
For everyone from first-time trail runners to seasoned speedsters. No-drop pace, tailored workshops, and everything a place has to offer. Bonus mileage available if you want to push further.
25–30 miles over four days. Must be able to run a 10k without walking breaks and spend 3+ hours on trail.
Level I · Intro Camp · Trailhead
Your introduction to trail — covered from every angle. What to carry, how to navigate, how to fuel, and everything in between. No question too small.
Must be able to complete a 5k in under an hour and spend 2+ hours on your feet.
Level I I · Treeline
Ready for bigger trail days? Treeline is for runners ready to challenge themselves with support, encouragement, and community along the way.
Expect back-to-back longer run days, intentional recovery, workshops, guest speakers, and chances to test gear and nutrition on trail.
Best fit: You’re comfortable with up to 5 hours out on trail (including breaks!) and can run a 10K continuously on runnable terrain. You do not need to be fast, and hiking climbs is part of the experience.
Level I I + · Training Camp
The difficulty will be dictated by the event, so for a 100 mile mountain race we will be running much more challenging terrain and for more miles than a sub-ultra trail race.
The focus will be less about enjoying the culture and area we’re in and more about getting as much running and recovery in as possible.
team traverse race experience
goal oriented· training program
Choose your distance! We provide the custom training program or one-on-one coaching. Meet the training group on monthly video calls and in the group chat. Then, let us take care of all the logistics of race day!
WATERSHED
All-Levels Camp
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All-Levels
Everyone from new-to-trail runners to experienced speedsters is welcome. This camp focuses on experiencing all our location has to offer, sightseeing and exploring during our runs, “no-drop” pace, and proper recovery. Expect tailored workshops on trail navigation, safety, equipment, strength training, nutrition, etc. (based on the needs of the group).
This camp is open to all running paces, but this is not a hiking camp.
We ask that you are able to spend at least 3 hours out on trail for both the Friday and Saturday run days.
Trailhead
LEVEL I - Intro Trail Camp
Ready to take on the trails or gain more confidence on trails? This is the camp for you! We will cover everything from how and what to carry with you, finding and navigating the trails, running technique, training, nutrition, etc. Truly ask us anything (yes, even bathroom stops! It happens out there, ya know).
We ask that you are able to spend at least 2 hours out on trail. (not running the entire time, but out and on your feet and carrying enough supplies)
We ask that you are able to complete a 5k (on road or trail) in one hour, running/walking.
Treeline
LEVEL II Camp
Ready for bigger trail days?
Treeline is our camp for runners who are craving more mileage, more terrain, and more time outside with the support, encouragement, and community that make Traverse feel like Traverse.
This is not a race weekend, and it is not about being fast. Treeline is about learning how to move through bigger days with more confidence, practicing pacing, fueling, climbing, descending, gear choices, and recovery in real time.
“Leveling up” can be intimidating! This is the perfect environment to challenge yourself, it’s totally ok to be a little scared and excited.
This camp is a good fit if you’re comfortable spending up to 5 hours on trail (including breaks and hiking!) and can run a 10K continuously on runnable terrain.
That does not mean you need to run every step. Hiking climbs, regrouping, taking breaks, and pacing smart are all part of the experience.
LEVEL II+ Camp
Training Camp
These camps are often inspired by a specific race or goal event.
This anchors the camp in a location and date, and often gets a sneak peek of the course for that event.
The difficulty will be dictated by the event, so for a 100 mile mountain race we will be running much more challenging terrain and for more miles than a sub-ultra trail race.
The focus will be less about enjoying the culture and area we’re in and more about getting as much running and recovery in as possible. We will try to keep the cost more accessible, so while we’ll be comfortable, don’t expect anything too fancy.
We will have options for local gals to join for the training - please reach out if this is you. Expect guest athletes/leaders with experience on the course, gear recommendations, and increased confidence for your race!
Your Humans
Cristal + Amy
Hi, we're Cristal and Amy — co-founders, and Camp Mom and Dad of Traverse Trail Camps.
Cristal grew up in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, where the outdoors was just part of life. Running didn't click until her mid-twenties in Alaska, when a 23-mile day on the Crow Pass trail changed everything. It's been a slippery slope ever since — longer races, bigger terrain, and a first 100-miler at the Crazy Mountain 100 in 2022. She's back in the San Juans now, exploring her backyard and the wider Southwest by every human-powered means possible.
Amy grew up in California, picked up running at 15 to get in shape for basketball, and promptly quit basketball. A self-proclaimed 5k lover, she surprised herself during the pandemic exploring Bay Area trails, which led to the Bryce Canyon 50k in 2021 and the Black Canyon 60k in 2023. For the past decade she's been personal training and co-running Lift and Sprint, an outdoor kettlebell business, alongside her husband. She has an adventurous eleven-year-old and an unshakeable belief that women are capable of far more than they think.
We started Traverse because we wanted to create the camp we always wished existed — one that challenges you, holds you, and sends you home stronger than you arrived. We can't wait to meet you on the trail.
Upcoming Camps
Sep 30 - Oct 4
Nov 2026
Jan 2027
