There is something wild and wonderful about backpacking. Carrying everything you need on your back- challenging your body and nurturing your spirit. This call to explore the wild is innate within us and this summer, we are answering the call Reveal Retreat style!!
We believe in the power of nature to bring about healing, integration of heart and mind and deep personal growth. We view connection and nature (and sweat) as integral parts of embodying our inner strength, resilience, power and confidence.
Join Kim and her co-facilitator, Anji Djubenski, for 3 days of intentional connection, growth and adventure!
What can you expect??
3 full days of backpacking with 2 experienced and fantastic leaders
Gear and training handbook
Intentional group time with connection and growth (ie: you will probably end up crying)
Introspective journaling prompts and discussion times
Expansion Brainspotting as a small group
Lots of laughter, tears, sweat and fun!
Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 30 to 40 pounds, distances of 6-8 miles daily over varied terrain. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your attitude, but overall fitness level makes a difference too.
What about the trail??
The trail will be one that is moderate in difficulty (meaning some elevation gain, but no mountain climbing). There may be (ok, probably will be) bugs and heat with potentially cold and/windy nights. The mileage will be in the 20 mile range (roughly 6-8 miles per day). There may be creek crossings (hello teamwork!) but there will always be ample access to water. You will be guided and led by Kim and Anji and who have over 15 years of experience hiking and backpacking. The trail description will be released in June.
The trip will be Thursday-Saturday, August 3-5, 2023.
Who can come?
This retreat is for female identifying persons who have a desire to connect deeply with others, challenge their bodies and minds, have fun and laugh and be open to learning and growth.
You don’t have to have backpacking experience (though it is recommended) and the group will travel at that pace of our slowest member. You will NOT be left behind.
Kim and Anji are here to support you as you seek out adventure and connect with nature. There are 6 spots available.
What about the gear??
You will need to supply all of your own gear except water filtration and a tent. You can rent a lot from REI or borrow from friends/family. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Foster Outdoor and Next Adventure and Gear Fix (Bend) have used gear that is priced really well too.
The essentials gear you will need are: 65 liter (or higher) backpack, sleeping bag (recommend 20 degree), sleeping pad and good shoes.
If you have a backpacking tent, awesome! You may be asked to share.
*Gear Guide available to attendees.
What about the food??
We LOVE trail food!!! You will be responsible for bringing 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 days worth of snacks. Dinners are on us :) All the details are available in the Gear Guide that is included in your investment.
What about safety??
Anji is a certified WFR (Wilderness First Responder) holder and has many years of wilderness therapy experience. Kim is CPR/First Aid trained. Both have Garmin In Reach devices capable of texting and accessing help without the use of cell service. They both carry full first aid kits as well.
How much is the investment??
The retreat is priced at $549. This includes dinner on the trail and in restaurant, permit costs, transportation from meeting spot to the trailhead, gratuities to leaders, small group facilitation and all activities during the retreat.
Meet Your Facilitators
Kim Ludeman, Founder and Head Facilitator
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Holistic Empowerment Coach
Founder of Reveal Retreats
Host of the Captivatingly Confident Podcast
Kim has a passion for bringing women together for adventure, connection and growth. She has a deep love of nature and doing lots of outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, cycling, snowshoeing and paddle boarding. Kim started hiking in 2007 with her roommate Anji and has been exploring the PNW ever since. She brings energy, excitement, passion, intention and heart to each event.
Anji Djubenski, Co-Facilitator
WFR (Wilderness First Responder) Certified
QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate)- 15 years
Anji grew up in Wisconsin and ventured to Oregon in 2003 to attend Multnomah University. She began exploring the PNW with Kim in 2007. She has a passion for exploring nature and loves to share those adventures her with her pup, Cosmo. She spent 6 years working in Wilderness Therapy in upstate New York and Central Oregon. She has years of experience facilitating incredible group experiences in nature. Her heart is to see people learn to love all parts of themselves and to remove judgment from how they experience the world. She loves to paddle board, hike, backpack, cross country ski, snowboard and go for long walks with Cosmo. She brings steadiness, depth, intention and amazing skills with asking great questions.
Warning:
Time spent backpacking may result in soreness, loss of sleep, seeing incredible parts of nature, encounters with other incredible women, tired legs, full hearts, sweat, bruises and personal growth. We acknowledge that we cannot control your experience and that you are responsible for your feelings and what you do with them. If you don’t like feeling, this is not for you. There will be feelings all over the place- and we are SO here for it!!! Be advised, you may also leave the trip with new friends for life.