Our Process

Prepare, Reflect, and Continue Your Journey

We believe the journey begins long before you lace up your boots and continues well after you leave the trail. Our resources are here to support you at every step, with information to help you prepare, insights to deepen your experience, and guides to help you integrate your trek’s lessons into daily life.

Before Treks

Before your trek, we work with you to determine your goals and needs. We provide you with the following resources to help you feel prepared and confident:

  • Gear Guide: Everything you need to know about what to pack for your trek, from essential gear to personal items. Each participant also receives an Inward Bound journal for reflection on the trail.

  • Physical Conditioning Guide: Pre-trip exercises to build strength and endurance, so you can embrace the journey with confidence.

  • Hydration & Nutrition: Pre-trek guidelines to fuel your body for the physical demands of an off-trail adventure.

During Treks

Besides getting from Point A to B each day, the trek will also incorporate emotional exercises:

  • Guided meditations,

  • Journaling prompts, and

  • Designated solo reflection time.

    These practices encourage participants to stay present, connect with their surroundings, and process their experiences.

After Treks

The magic doesn’t end when the trek is over.

Now, it’s time to digest what you learned during the trek to your everyday life. Besides physical recovery, we also meet with you to process the mental and emotional aspects of the trip.

Recovery Plan: Practical tips for post-trip rest and recovery to help you maintain the benefits of your experience.

FAQs

  • It depends on the trek that you go on. We get you to fill out an extensive survey that will help us pinpoint the trek that is right for your skill level, your interests, and needs. The treks could involve navigating uneven terrain, dense vegetation, river crossings, and potentially steep ascents or descents. Participants do not need any technical skills. These physical challenges are designed to build resilience and serve as metaphors for overcoming life's obstacles. A suggested physical conditioning plan and gear guide are provided to help participants prepare.

  • Safety is our top priority, and our guides are experienced in leading off-trail adventures. The routes are carefully planned to be challenging yet manageable for various skill levels. Going off-trail offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, reflection, and a deeper connection with nature, away from the crowds. Finally, the experience is designed to be transformative and supportive, with a focus on personal development in a beautiful, natural setting.

  • The personalized and transformative nature of our off-trail experiences, which offer deeper self-reflection and personal growth opportunities than traditional trips. What makes up the pricing of the trip is the expertise and knowledge of your guides, the careful planning that goes into each trek, and the exclusive nature of exploring off-trail routes. The long-lasting benefits, such as the skills, insights, and memories that you will carry with you long after the trek ends. The cost is an investment in a unique, life-changing experience.

  • Inward Bound Treks provides two pre-trip meetings to help participants set intentions, address concerns, and prepare emotionally. Two post-trip meetings are also offered to facilitate reflection, integration of lessons learned, and goal setting for the future.

  • Wildlife encounters are possible, but the guides are experienced in wilderness safety and will provide instructions on how to behave respectfully and ensure both participant and animal safety. The program emphasizes observation from a distance and respecting natural boundaries.

  • The program encourages participants to engage in pre-trek exercises, such as setting intentions, practicing mindfulness, and exploring their relationship with off-trail travel through a guided exercise. Embracing the unknown and staying present are also recommended for a meaningful experience.