Steens Mountain Running Camp operates a 5-day wilderness running and camping program for ages 13–18 at 7,000 feet in Lake Creek Canyon on Steens Mountain in southeastern Oregon. The camp has run since 1975 and centers on a structured progression: Day 1 includes acclimation and mountain orientation; Day 2 features a 28-mile mountain run across dirt terrain; Day 3 emphasizes rest, recovery, and team building; Day 4 hosts a high-altitude 5K race; and Day 5 concludes with Steens Mountain Olympics. Instruction covers distance training and racing with emphasis on self-reliance, personal accountability, and teamwork. Training sites span Blitzen and Big Indian Gorges, Kiger Ridge, and McCoy Creek Canyon. The camp provides outdoor cooking, medical staff, and accommodations designed to build comfort with wilderness conditions and limited urban conveniences.