Primal Polar Bear Adventures

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Rite of Passage Retreat

What is standing in your way of growth? What is holding you back in your life? What pieces feel like they are missing from your relationships? How is your connection with yourself? Why do you feel stuck? Have you been looking for an adventure but didn’t know how or where to start? Join me for your Rite of Passage where you will have essential gear and skills provided for you. Pack your clothes and lets adventure!

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What is a Rite of Passage?

What is Grit?

And Adventure?

Community?

A rite of passage is a ritual or ceremony marking a significant transition in a person's life, often symbolizing their entry into a new social or cultural stage, such as adulthood.

Grit refers to a combination of passion and perseverance, particularly in the face of challenges. It's the ability to sustain effort and maintain long-term goals despite setbacks.

Adventure typically refers to an exciting or daring experience, often involving exploration, risks, and unexpected events.

A community is a group of people who share common interests, characteristics, or goals, and interact within a specific geographic area or through online platforms.

My name is Antonio. I have been on my Hero’s Journey for the past decade. I set out to find my true potential as a Man. I have used my experience with the outdoors as a medium to train my body, my mind , and my heart.

I have been backpacking in the wild, often solo, for 10+ years. These expeditions have allowed me to learn about myself and who I truly am. The time in the wild has extremely confronting moments, When climbing mountains, or trekking for a week in the snow with a 60 pound pack, the emotional journey that comes with the physical test is extreme.

Through this, I was led to unpacking all the emotions and looking for a way to integrate the lessons from the wild into my daily life. I started working with Connor Beaton of ManTalks and Trevor Bird of Inner World. These two Men have extensive experience and knowledge working with the modern masculine. I currently have the opportunity to lead a group of Men in the ManTalks alliance and lead breathwork sessions in Inner World, giving the gifts I have learned from these mentors to other Men.

I have found that with the above tools, my expeditions into the wild have become more fulfilling and taking the lessons back to my life has become more powerful. I am bringing these experiences to Men like you.

I often hear from others that they want to do these journeys, but don’t have the gear or know what or how to do it. What I am offering takes care of both. During your Rite of Passage retreat, you will have all essential gear provided for you. This includes your pack, tent, sleeping bag/ pad, bear protection, backpacking kitchen along with a lunch and dinner option. You will learn my process for entering the wild and sharing in the activities that I do. You along with a small group of Men will have this opportunity to learn about yourselves and what potential you posses as a Man in the wild and use these lessons in the world.

Gear Included

Whether you are new to backpacking or traveling from around the world, we have the gear you need.

Backpack- Osprey Aether 100

Tent, Sleeping bag, sleeping pad- Hyke N Byke

Stove- JetBoil Flash

Cup, spoon- Toaks Titanium

Bear canister- Bear Vault BV500

Water filtration- CNOC bottle w/ Sawyer filter, Nalgene storage

Upcoming Retreats

Los Padres

January 23-26 2025- SOLD OUT

February 20-23 2025

March 6-9 2025

Sierra Nevada

June 11-15 2025

June 25-29 2025

July 9-13 2025

July 23-27 2025

August 6-10 2025

August 20-24 2025

September 3-7 2025

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