Bear Trap Ranch

What Bear Trap Ranch does

Bear Trap Ranch is a Christian retreat center founded in 1953, situated on a 30-acre property at approximately 9,100 feet elevation near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The organization operates as a faith-based hospitality and programming facility, offering overnight lodging in cabins and lodges (including named structures such as Wrangler Lodge with capacity around 54), meeting facilities, and guided outdoor recreation including rock climbing, rappelling, and hiking. It serves a diversified base of faith-based customers including churches, youth groups, families, schools, and Christian ministries, with programming structured around short-term group retreats, a multi-week Family Camp, and a Summer Ministry Internship.

The revenue model combines multiple streams: lodging and retreat rental fees, paid recreation activities priced at roughly $15–$35 per person, Family Camp registration fees ranging from approximately $1,975 to $3,700 per family, and donations spanning $50 to $5,000. A vendor partnership with Mission Coffee Roasters extends the on-site hospitality offering. The Summer Ministry Internship functions largely as a cost center, providing only a small stipend rather than net revenue. The organization operates with a lean permanent staff of three full-time employees, supplemented by approximately fifteen seasonal summer crew members during the operating season.

Leadership has transitioned with Keith Roy shifting from Director to Chairman/CEO, and the organization has entered into a ministry partnership with Band of Brothers Ministry to extend programming reach. The 2026 calendar includes Family Camp (July 26 – August 1, 2026) and the Summer Ministry Internship (May 23 – August 8, 2026). The remote high-elevation location, combined with over 70 years of operating history, forms the basis of the organization's positioning within the niche Christian retreat market.

Name

Bear Trap Ranch

Legal name

Bear Trap Ranch

Website

https://beartrapranch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Founded in 1953 near Colorado Springs, Bear Trap Ranch is a Christian retreat center on 30 acres at 9,100ft elevation. It serves churches, youth groups, families, and ministries via lodging, Family Camp, outdoor recreation, and a summer ministry internship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Retreat Center Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE), Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Christian retreat center
• Faith-based hospitality
• Outdoor recreation activities
• Group lodging and cabins
• Ministry conference hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat and Lodging Services: Bear Trap Ranch generates revenue primarily through hosting retreats, family camps, and providing lodging accommodations. The facility offers various lodging options ranging from individual cabins (Cub, Teddy, Pooh Bear, 3 Bear, Black Bear, Brown Bear) to larger lodge facilities (Wrangler Lodge, Bear Trap Inn) capable of accommodating groups of various sizes.
2. Recreation Activities: The ranch charges fees for outdoor recreation activities including rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, rescue courses, and low challenge courses. These are typically priced per person with minimum guest requirements.
3. Donations and Giving: Bear Trap Ranch accepts donations through their Giving page with options for General Fund, Documentary Film, and Staff Salaries. Donation amounts include preset options ($50, $250, $500, $1000, $5000) or custom amounts with one-time, weekly, or monthly giving options.
4. Summer Ministry Internship Program: The ranch operates a Summer Ministry Internship program for college-aged and twenty-somethings, providing hands-on experience in ministry settings. Interns serve in various roles and receive a small stipend.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bear Trap Ranch is a Christian retreat center hosting faith-based groups and families on its 30-acre property at 9,100ft elevation near Colorado Springs. It sells lodging in cabins and lodges, meeting spaces, outdoor recreation activities, a week-long Family Camp, and a Summer Ministry Internship program, funded primarily through retreat and lodging service fees supplemented by donations.

Product overview

Bear Trap Ranch is a Christian retreat and conference center offering a comprehensive hospitality experience. The organization provides multiple lodging facilities (Wrangler Lodge, Bear Trap Inn, and six cabin-style units named after bears: Pooh Bear, 3 Bear, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Cub, and Teddy), diverse meeting spaces (Bradley Lodge, Brent Curtis Hall, Library, Cookhouse, Ampitheater, and Tent), and extensive outdoor recreation activities including rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, and challenge courses. Additional offerings include Family Camp programs, Summer Ministry Internships, and online donation management. The retreat center serves youth groups, families, churches, schools, and ministries at its 30-acre property in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Camp Week-long family retreat program (2026 session: July 26-August 1) featuring children's programming, outdoor recreation, meals, and spiritual refreshment for families. Pricing ranges from $1,975 for couples to $3,700 for families of seven and includes all meals, snacks, recreation, housing, programming, and linens.
• Summer Ministry Internship Three-to-twelve month internship program for college-aged and twenty-something participants offering hands-on ministry experience in kitchen, housekeeping, maintenance, guest services, and recreation roles, alongside biblical training classes. Limited to 15 team members and includes a small stipend.
• Wrangler Lodge Large lodge with capacity for 54 guests, featuring 48 beds across 8 bathrooms, 2 living rooms with fireplaces, and 1 meeting space with fireplace. Open year-round.
• Bear Trap Inn Inn consisting of 3 separate rooms, each with capacity for 5 guests, 4 beds, and 1 full bathroom.
• Pooh Bear Cabin Lodging cabin with capacity for 6 guests, featuring 4 beds and 2 full bathrooms. Open March-November.
• 3 Bear Cabin Lodging cabin with capacity for 14 guests, featuring 12 beds, 2 full bathrooms, and a living room. Open March-November.
• Black Bear Cabin Lodging cabin with capacity for 14 guests, featuring 12 beds and 2 full bathrooms. Open March-November.
• Brown Bear Cabin Lodging cabin with capacity for 12 guests, featuring 10 beds, 2 full bathrooms, and a loft. Open year-round.
• Cub Cabin Lodging unit with 1 queen bed, full bathroom, and personal kitchenette, suited for individual or couple stays.
• Teddy Cabin Lodging cabin with capacity for 7 guests, featuring 6 beds, 1 full bathroom, and a loft. Open March-November.
• Bradley Lodge Meeting Space Meeting space resembling a rustic log chapel that can seat 70 guests downstairs and 25 in a balcony space.
• Brent Curtis Hall Meeting space with capacity for 90 guests, featuring a large smart screen monitor, sound system with mixing board, lighting grid, gas fireplace, floor-radiated heat, ceiling fans, and convertible game room setup with ping-pong table and Wii Game Console.
• Library Meeting Space Meeting space with leather couches and a large fireplace hearth, designed for quiet group discussions.
• Ampitheater Meeting Space Outdoor amphitheater meeting space for gatherings and events.
• Tent Event Space Large tent facility with capacity for 200 guests, including a large stage with lighting and sound equipment. Available for summer and fall.
• Rock Climbing Side-by-side rock climbing experience featuring Rats Nest and Chimney climbs, priced at $20/person with a minimum of 3 people ($60).
• Inspiration 1 Rappelling 30-foot rappelling experience priced at $20/person with a minimum of 6 guests required.
• Inspiration 2 Rappelling 130-foot rappelling experience with 30-foot approach climb, priced at $25/person with a minimum of 6 guests required.
• Guided Hiking Guided hiking experiences on 4 main hiking trails using the ranch as trailhead, priced at $35/hour/group with a minimum of 4 people required.
• Rescue Course Two-hour rescue course experience priced at $15/person.
• Low Challenge Course Two-hour low challenge course activity priced at $15/person.
• Online Giving/Donations Online donation platform supporting General Fund, Documentary Film, and Staff Salaries fund options with preset amounts ($50, $250, $500, $1,000, $5,000) or custom amounts, available as one-time, weekly, or monthly donations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mission Coffee RoastersminorOthersMission Coffee Roasters is a partner of Bear Trap Ranch, providing specialty coffee services. They have over twenty years of experience in specialty coffee (since 1991) and are dedicated to providing fresh coffee at a fair price while helping non-profits in the community.
• Band Of Brothers MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBand Of Brothers is a ministry focused on offering the brotherhood of Christ to men seeking to move from success to meaning, addictions to freedom, and selfishness to God's call. They are described as a group of men committed to following Christ, engaging in authentic relationships, and advancing the Kingdom of God. The ministry operates with a focus on raising up true disciples.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sky Ranch Christian Camps: Christian camp and retreat organization operating in Colorado and Texas with summer camps, family retreats, and group programming. Comparable as a faith-based retreat serving churches and families in the Front Range/Rocky Mountain region.
• WinShape Retreat: Christian retreat center at WinShape Foundation's Mount Berry, Georgia campus. Comparable as a faith-based retreat offering lodging, dining, and programming for churches, families, and couples.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Christian conference and retreat center on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland with lodging, meeting spaces, and recreation. Comparable faith-based retreat offering for churches, families, and youth groups with similar package-style pricing.
• Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center: Long-running (since 1906) Christian conference center in the Santa Cruz Mountains with lodging, meeting spaces, dining, and outdoor recreation. Directly comparable faith-based retreat offering with similar cabin and lodge inventory.
• Forest Home Ministries: Christian retreat and conference center in the San Bernardino Mountains of California with cabins, meeting spaces, and recreation activities. Directly comparable multi-day Christian retreat experience targeting churches, families, and youth groups.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Network of Christian summer camps and family retreats in Branson, Missouri and surrounding areas. Comparable as a faith-based retreat operator targeting Christian families and youth with structured programming and outdoor recreation.
• Pine Cove: Christian camp and retreat organization operating multiple properties across Texas and the southern U.S. Comparable as a faith-based retreat operator with structured programming, lodging, recreation activities, and a strong church/youth group customer base.
• Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center: Baptist-affiliated mountain retreat and conference center in Lynchburg, Virginia offering lodging, dining, recreation, and meeting spaces. Comparable faith-based retreat serving church groups and families with structured programming.
• Young Life's Crooked Creek Ranch: Faith-based mountain retreat center in Fraser, Colorado operated by Young Life. Directly comparable as a Christian youth/family retreat property in the Colorado mountains offering lodging, recreation, and programming for similar church and youth group customers.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the Rockies (Estes Park): Large mountain retreat and conference center near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Comparable as a Colorado mountain retreat with lodging, dining, and extensive recreation, though broader mission (not faith-specific) and much larger scale than Bear Trap Ranch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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