Frequently Asked Questions

Although Bear Trap Ranch is not subject to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) the Colorado and New Mexico chapters will make every effort within our power to accommodate any man who wishes to experience the MROP. However, you must have basic mobility and sufficient health allowing you to move around, hike, and fast. For questions or concerns email or call our registration coordinator Mike Bennett at (505) 385-8598.

Yes. The minimum age for participating in the MROP is 21. There is no maximum age.

It is best if you approach this experience as a lone seeker. Fathers and sons are normally not initiated together, nor is this a buddy experience. You may come with siblings or friends but expect to be assigned to a group where you will be anonymous and start from zero together with your group. You will actually find this to be an advantage.

You must arrive at Bear Trap Ranch no earlier than 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM. The MROP is highly experiential – each experience creates the foundation for the next. Therefore, it is extremely important that you arrive on time and stay for the entirety of the program so that you are able to give yourself every opportunity to reap the benefits of the full experience of reflections and continued self-development that the MROP offers. For this reason, late arrivals will not be accommodated.

The MROP ends at 2:00 PM. By submitting an application to attend the MROP you are agreeing to participate in the entire program.

Yes, we provide transportation between Bear Trap Ranch and two airports - Denver International Airport (DEN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS). Transportation is provided only on June 10 and June 14. Transportation to the airports will depart Bear Trap Ranch at approximately 2:30 PM on June 14. Additional transportation information and a questionnaire will be included in your confirmation package.

Limited financial assistance is available for partial scholarships to help offset registration fees only. Start the process by registering for the MROP which includes payment of a $50.00 deposit. Your confirmation package will have instructions for applying for financial assistance and a link to our scholarship application. Download the application, fill out the scholarship application and submit it electronically or by mail. If we are not able to provide you with a scholarship and you choose not to attend we will refund your deposit upon receipt of your request.

Yes you can. Download and print the registration form, complete it and mail with your $50 deposit to Illuman New Mexico, PO Box 277, Placitas, NM 87043. For assistance email or call our registration coordinator Mike Bennett at (505) 385-8598.

The Illuman Men’s Rites of Passage is a once in a lifetime experience, therefore, you may not make this initiation rite more than once. Men who have completed an Illuman MROP are invited to register for the INITIATOR or the RETURNING INITIATED MEN (RIM) programs.