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SUMMARY:BIPOC Mirroring Training: Reflecting BIPOC Stories Through Nature and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Gathering with a supportive group of BIPOC Guides is an opportunity to feel deep connection and belonging with each other and nature. Nature both reflects and celebrates the full spectrum of our intersecting identities. Sharing our stories and receiving mirroring can transform trauma and separation into healing and liberation. This is a place to be seen and heard in our fullness and to celebrate the value our unique identities bring to the world.
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/bipoc-mirroring-training-reflecting-bipoc-stories-through-nature-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Wild Mountain Retreats\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,BIPOC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Mountain Wilderness Retreats":MAILTO:info@wildmountainretreats.org
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SUMMARY:Rite of Sacred Passage - Mountain Expedition\, Vision Fast\, Medicine Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:There’s a fire inside you—one that’s being smoldered by your everyday life. Day after day\, you’ve gone through the motions\, doing what’s needed but never touching the edge of who you could be. Each sunrise is blurring into the next\, and the spark that once made you feel alive is fading into a dull glow. You’re standing at a crossroads. This is your call to something greater—an initiation into what it truly means to be alive. This is more than an expedition\, it’s a rite of passage\, a journey into awe\, into the wilderness of the world and the wilderness within you. \nOver the course of three months of deep work culminating in a two week expedition to one of the most powerful landscapes on earth\, you’ll be initiated into a way of being that connects you deeply to the earth\, the cosmos\, and yourself. You’ll strip away the noise and the chaos\, face the primal truths of life\, and return to your core as a man rooted in power\, purpose\, and awe. Think of this as a return to ancestral tradition\, a way of being that is your birthright\, molded to fit the current times.
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/rite-of-sacred-passage-mountain-expedition-vision-fast-medicine-ceremony/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,BIPOC,Gender Specific Programs,Rites of Passage
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SUMMARY:Co-Ed Wilderness Vigil in the Sacred Valley of Peru
DESCRIPTION:This Wilderness Vigil is a structured program combining ancient rite-of-passage traditions with modern wilderness therapy practices. Participants undergo a three-phase journey (Severance\, Threshold\, Incorporation) including 3 days/nights of solo wilderness experience supported by comprehensive safety protocols and professional facilitation.\nThis program honors both indigenous Andean traditions and pan-cultural vision quest practices\, conducted in partnership with local Q’ero communities and in accordance with Wilderness Guides Council ethical standards. \nPROGRAM OBJECTIVES\nParticipants will:\nDevelop self-reliance through extended solo wilderness experience\nPractice mindfulness and presence through structured solitude and nature immersion\nNavigate life transitions using wilderness as mirror and teacher\nBuild resilience through voluntary discomfort and weather exposure\nCultivate inner clarity through removal of external distractions\nConnect with nature as a source of guidance and reflection\nIntegrate experiences through structured storytelling and witnessing \nTherapeutic Goals:\nProcess life transitions and threshold moments\nClarify personal values and life purpose\nRelease outdated patterns and beliefs\nStrengthen connection to inner wisdom\nDevelop practices for ongoing self-reflection \nPROGRAM STRUCTURE\nPhase 1: SEVERANCE (Days 1-2)\nObjective: Prepare participants physically\, mentally\, and spiritually for solo experience\nActivities:\nOpening council and intention setting\nLand orientation and site selection\nSafety briefings and emergency protocols \nPhase 2: THRESHOLD (Days 3-5)\nObjective: Facilitate transformative solo wilderness experience\nFormat: 3 days/3 nights solo fasting vigil (water only\, food modifications available) \nPhase 3: INCORPORATION (Days 6-7)\nObjective: Integrate solo experience and bridge to daily life\nActivities:\nThreshold return ceremony \nRISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY PROTOCOLS\nEnvironmental Hazards & Mitigation\nAltitude (12\,000 ft):\n2-day acclimatization before solo\nParticipant screening for altitude sensitivity\nEvacuation plan for altitude sickness\nPulse oximeter monitoring available \nWeather (Rainy Season):\nComprehensive weather briefings\nQuality shelter requirements (10×10 silnylon tarps minimum)\nWool/synthetic clothing requirements\nLightning safety protocols\nFlash flood avoidance site selection \nWildlife:\nParticipant education on local fauna\nFood storage protocols (though fasting)\nScorpion/spider prevention practices \nMedical & Emergency Protocols\nPre-Quest Screening:\nComprehensive medical history form\nMental health assessment\nPrescription medication management\nDietary restriction accommodations \nOn-Site Safety:\nSatellite communication device (Zoleo)\nFirst aid station at base camp\nEvacuation insurance required\nLocal medical contact established (Clinica Cusco)\nEmergency evacuation plan (30-minute to road access) \nParticipant Safety Gear:\nList provided upon registration \nPsychological Safety\nScreening Process:\nApplication and interview required\nMental health history reviewed\nPrevious wilderness experience assessed\nSupport system evaluation \nSupport Protocols:\nDaily welfare checks\nOption to return to base camp anytime\nPost-quest integration support (30 days)\nProfessional referral network available \nCULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS\nIndigenous Partnership\nProgram conducted with permission from local Q’ero communities\nLand use fees paid to Comunidad Campesina de Maras\nLocal guides hired as cultural liaisons\nTraditional offerings ceremony included (despacho)\nCultural protocols and taboos respected \nEthical Framework\nAcknowledgment of traditional vision quest origins\nRespect for Andean cosmology and practices\nNo appropriation of specific indigenous ceremonies\nClear distinction between inspired-by vs. traditional practices\nEconomic benefit to local communities prioritized \nPOST-PROGRAM SUPPORT\nIntegration Offerings\n30-day email support included\nGroup video call at 2 weeks\n1:1 integration session available\nResource list for continued practice\nReferral network for ongoing support \nPROGRAM PRICING\nStandard Tuition: $2\,199 USD\nIncludes all programming\, meals\, local transport\, and 30-day integration support\nDoes not include: flights\, personal gear\, evacuation insurance\, gratuities \nEarly Registration: $1\,799 USD (before Jan\, 2026)\nNeed-Based Scholarships: 2 spots per program at 50% reduction\nPayment plans available
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/co-ed-wilderness-vigil-in-the-sacred-valley-of-peru/
LOCATION:KDOL Saltspring Island\, Mount Tuam Rd.\, Saltspring Island\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,BIPOC,Rites of Passage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ish Hasan":MAILTO:ish@radicaleros.com
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