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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\nTherapeutic Goals:\nProcess life transitions and threshold moments\nClarify personal values and life purpose\nRelease outdated patterns and beliefs\nStrengthen connection to inner wisdom\nDevelop practices for ongoing self-reflection \nPROGRAM STRUCTURE\nPhase 1: SEVERANCE (Days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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SUMMARY:Men's Wilderness Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Lawrance (of Salish Sea Ecoretreats) and Mitch Brookman (of Veterans Rites) for a Men’s Vision Fast on the holy Mount Tuam on Saltspring Island in the Salish Sea. The core of the program is the four day fast within the School of Lost Borders. This will be an opportunity for all male identified persons to step outside of the matrix of their habitual identities and open to the Holy-in-Nature: not simply an opportunity to acknowledge significant life transitions but to also enter more fully into our entanglement with the world that our gifts be offered freely to our people\, both human and other-than-human. Youth (who may be adrift in this confusing time)\, adults and elders are all welcome.
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/mens-wilderness-vigil/
LOCATION:KDOL Saltspring Island\, Mount Tuam Rd.\, Saltspring Island\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adolescents,Adults,Gender Specific Programs,Rites of Passage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Lawrance":MAILTO:scottlawrance4@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Vigil 2023
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2023 Wilderness Vigil is scheduled for this July on Saltspring Island\, in the Southern Gulf Island\, one of the gems of the Salish Sea.\nWe can accept a maximum of six fasters and generally expect a mixed group of age\, gender\, and sexual orientation. We follow the rite-of-passage protocol established by Steven Foster and Meredith Little and others at the School of Lost Borders. We are committed to a fee structure that makes the ceremony affordable to as many as possible\, setting a base rate to cover all expenses\, after which we request Dana (grateful offering) as a form of gift exchange. This year our base cost is $675.00 Canadian. \n 
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/wilderness-vigil-2023/
LOCATION:KDOL Saltspring Island\, Mount Tuam Rd.\, Saltspring Island\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adolescents,Adults,Rites of Passage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Lawrance":MAILTO:scottlawrance4@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2022 Saltspring Wilderness Vigil
DESCRIPTION:A four day rites of passage fast in the tradition of the School of Lost Borders. This ceremony takes place on the site of Buddhist retreat lands\, on a mountain\nin the Salish Sea\, in the territory of the Hul’q’umi’num\, the Cowichan people. For some\, the space is too gentle; for others\, it is just right.
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/2022-saltspring-wilderness-vigil/
LOCATION:KDOL Saltspring Island\, Mount Tuam Rd.\, Saltspring Island\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Rites of Passage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Lawrance":MAILTO:scottlawrance4@gmail.com
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