Overview

Our society has few formal rites of passage. The Solo is for those participants of any age interested in a powerful experience that comes from being alone with nature and few distractions.

Programs are one to three days in length. We do not copy Native American traditions or ceremonies, rather, provide a group framework for participants to create their own experience with the leadership, guidance and safety of an experienced facilitator.

Details

Participants have a say in how their experience unfolds. Facilitated group activities and council, plus being alone in nature for three days with minimal distractions, provides a powerful exploration into one’s self and can bring forth value forming experiences.

These programs include preparation and framing for the solo, optional sharing of personal goals and concerns, safety briefing, site orientation, safety checks, de-briefing and closing ceremony.

Upcoming Solo Program Locations/Dates

  • Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region, New Hampshire:
    July 25/26/27, 2008
  • Mountain National Forest of NH
  • Southern Utah
    TBA
  • Peru
    (Winter 2009)
  • Washington State
    Summer 2009





Notes on the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Solo:

We're off and running on this program, scheduled for the date above. Limited to 10 people. Currently we have about 4 participants committed to this powerful program.

Itinerary

Friday, July 25th: Meet at 4PM, drive to trailhead, tone setting, instruction and dinner
Saturday, July 26th : Early Morning Instruction then be shown your solo site, start Solo
Sunday, July 27th: Get picked up off Solo, return to basecamp, debrief and share experiences, Lunch, pack up and walk to cars.

What to Expect:

Particpants will meet Randy Richards and Craig Cimmmons on Friday afternoon at 4PM at Exit 12-A Interstate 89, then a short drive to the trailhead. We'll be hiking a short easy path to the basecamp area, where tone setting, instruction and an evening meal will be served. The basic instructions on how prepare for the solo will be covered. Saturday morning, Randy will cover tarp set-up, safety procedures and take each of you out to your pre-selected solo site where you'll be till Sunday afternoon. Randy will be your safety net, with a whistle, as well as regular non-verbal check-in system to see how you're doing during your solo.

Expect a rare opportunity to simply be. The idea is to go minimal, no watches, books or tents, but a sleeping bag, tarp and journal.

EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Sun Hat
  • Small Toiletry Kit with Toothbrush etc..
  • Sun Screen
  • Rain Jacket and Pants
  • Bug Repellent
  • Poly Pro pullover or wool Sweater
  • Long pants, no jeans though.
  • Extra socks, no cotton
  • Headlamp or flashlight, extra batteries
  • Plastic Bowl and Spoon
  • Journal and pen
  • Sketchpad (optional)
  • Camera (Optional)
  • Good walking shoes, low hikers or tennis shoes OK
  • Bug net for head.
  • Small backpack for these items. Contact us if you need a backpack.

Register

If you're interested in signing up for the solo in July, please contact Randy Richards to hold your spot. Enrollment cost: $250.00 plus $25.00 registration fee. Sign up early before July 15th, and recieve a 25.00 discount

ENROLLMENT FORMS:
Application for Enrollment : Download/Print
Release Form: Download/Print

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