Men’s Soul Initiation, San Rafael Swell, UT

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4 DAYS

3 WORKSHOPS

15 DUDES

30 MILES

1 LASTING TRANSFORMATION

It’s a foot mission through the desert to make it to camp by dark

4 days & 4 nights

March 26th 8pm - 30th Noon

$769

  • having reconnected with the more meaningful aspects of life (hearty nourishment, rigorous activity, good sleep, proper relaxation, genuine connection, nature) you will have a new community and a renewed sense of what’s possible.

  • having pushed your comfort zone and sharpened your bikepacking, interpersonal, leadership, lifestyle, and self-regulation skills, you will have momentum to bring forth through the rest of your year.

  • with zero screen-time, plus nature’s powerful reset, your holding patterns will be broken and your body will be invigorated with energy, light-heartedness & joy.

  • Support vehicle to carry your gear, 3 meals, 3 workshops, opening & closing ceremony, expert guides & guided route, playful & explorative space for growth, discussion prompts, camp fire, games, 1 surprise gift, supportive container of safety & belonging, logistics, and copious amounts of coffee & La Croix

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  • It’s 30 miles (over 4 days) along a jaw-dropping desert loop— sandstone cliffs, ledgey washes, petroglyphs, mining ruins & good peeps galore. Day 1: 9 miles, Day 2 (option of 6 or 12 miles), Day 3 (0 miles, layover day), Day 4 (4 miles) — CLICK HERE FOR ROUTE DETAILS

  • Scrambling is a mix of hiking and climbing on rocks and through canyons. We will not be following a trail but instead will be walking along desert washes, slabs of rock, and slot canyons to get from camp to camp.

  • So that you’re free to hike around. Then we make your food. Once you’re satisfied from 3 nourishing meals we dive into collaborative discussion beneath the stars plus 3 highly-relevant guided workshops on topics such as , leadership, nervous system regulation and lifestyle. PLUS an opening and closing ceremony, special gift, & an ongoing container of safety & belonging so that you can delve deeper into your Self, the others, and the rugged landscape we navigate.

  • We don’t want price to be the reason you don’t join. Reach out to inquire about our sliding scale.

  • Apply before Janurary 23rd for early bird pricing of $669 OR commit to our referral process for the same discount.

Trip itinerary detailing arrival and activities at camps 1 and 2 from March 26 to March 30, including meals, departures, and reflect time.
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  • By pushing yourself with a group of supportive others. 3 workshops included plus an ongoing container of safety, belonging, expressive openness, and vulnerability.

  • All the while, on a mission to make it to camp.

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  • When we shake the mundane & break weekly patterns, it offers us the space to check-in with ourselves, our habits & our lifestyle.

  • Both incredibly profound and stupidly simple, this recipe has been battle tested for millennia. Highly effective.

  • Earth has healing properties, our job is to get out of her way and allow.

  • We believe that you are your own best teacher, guide & healer. Our facilitation methods are rooted in Adventure Education best practices— including mindfulness coaching, eco-therapy, neuro-anthropology & stoicism.

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Meals are nourishing, hearty & well deserved

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“Sleeping in tents & grounding our feet in the dirt are features, not flaws.”
— Max, Unplugged Adventure 2022

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  • Lucas M.Ed, a wilderness first responder, expert coach & guide, led a non-profit organization and taught middle school science before joining forces with Marshall to birth Unplugged. Marshall is a coach, mindfulness teacher, former pro-cyclist & community leader with thirteen years experience in adventure travel and group facilitation. In the face of fast-paced, hyper-serious dopamine induced convenience culture, we are here to wave our freak flag for the connected-and-free, active-and-playful, sustainably-wild, intentional lifestyle. The future is not on screens.

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