10/19/2026
What a weekend!
Troop AL-254 had the privilege of hosting the 2026 Trail Life Mountain-Warrior Area Fall Fellowship at River Hills Retreat in Hayden, Alabama, bringing together over 200 Trailmen, dads, and leaders from troops across Central Alabama for a weekend of adventure, fellowship, and service!
This year's theme was Prepared to Serve, based on Mark 10:45, and we had an incredible lineup of activities to help bring that message to life.
Our Trailmen learned emergency first aid, practiced rescue techniques, investigated crime scenes, built emergency shelters, climbed walls, explored firefighting and police equipment, and even got an up-close look at an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Trooper helicopter!
They also packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, played some serious gagaball, explored the river, enjoyed some great food, and spent plenty of time around the campfire.
Saturday evening brought everyone together for a bonfire, skits, and plenty of laughs. We wrapped up Sunday morning with worship beside the river, led by our friends from Troop Alabama 2206.
A HUGE thank you to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Vestavia Hills Fire Department, Town of Nectar Volunteer Fire Department, Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department, and all the first responders, instructors, and volunteers who gave their time to make this weekend special.
And to the other Trail Life troops who joined us: thank you for coming! It was a pleasure sharing the weekend with you, and we hope you had as much fun as we did.
Most importantly, we hope every Trailman went home understanding a little more about what it means to be prepared—not just to take care of himself, but to serve others.
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve..." - Mark 10:45
