What We Do

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Simple Things. Unexpected Results.

The Approach

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Everything Trailhead Adventures does in a session has a purpose though the group rarely knows that purpose going in. That’s intentional.

“My whole goal with these activities is to take something you would have never expected and use it to show you something you would have never thought of.”

— Cameron Dobey

The tools are simple — often everyday objects. The outcomes are not.

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Outdoor Season:

March- October

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Clients participate at the San Juan College ropes course: from low trust elements and team challenges to high-ropes climbs and the full tower experience. These aren’t just for fun. The psychology of fear, challenge, and support in these settings directly mirrors the challenges clients face in recovery and teaches them that their brain can be wrong about what they can handle.

Indoor Season:

November - February

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When the weather keeps us inside, the work doesn’t stop. Our facilitator uses everyday objects: a beach ball, a pool noodle, a piece of paper in order to run icebreakers, thought challenges, and group activities that change the entire energy of a room and invite people to engage in ways that feel natural rather than forced.

Both seasons are built on the same principle: the best breakthroughs happen when people don’t realize they’re happening.

Working with Clinicians

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Before every session, the facilitator connects with the group’s clinician. He asks one question: what’s the goal today? From there, he selects the activity and adapts on the fly as the group unfolds — making the clinician’s job easier and the client’s breakthrough more likely.


Accreditations & Partnerships

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Cottonwood Pathways is licensed by the State of New Mexico and accepts Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans. We partner with courts, probation offices, healthcare providers, and community organizations throughout the Four Corners region to ensure comprehensive support for our clients.


Contact us to verify your insurance or learn more about payment options.