WELCOME to

“WildWood Magic One-on-One Backpacking”

A 5-day VIP Retreat:

Now there is a program created just for YOU that teaches all the practical skills to gain genuine self-confidence, challenge yourself, and have a truly satisfying sense of personal accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing.

  • Acquire genuine self-confidence and self-empowerment by learning all the practical skills to comfortably and safely spend time in the profound beauty of our natural world.
  • Challenge yourself and have a truly satisfying sense of personal accomplishment that is nothing less than transformational!
  • Be empowered, inspired, and motivated in the journey toward your greatest potential in life with a new healthy passion.
  • Feel completely guided, supported, and witnessed in a powerful program of self-transformation.
  • Feel courageous and open to new opportunities for outdoor adventures- illuminating the magic all around you in our sacred forests.
  • Possess the survival skills to be completely self-reliant and trust yourself to handle any situation – in the backcountry or at home.
  • Discover Backpacking as a Sacred Practice and cultivate a deep spiritual connection with nature.


Feel like you can do ANYTHING!

Walk away a total badass backpacker that can scratch “Do something amazing!” off your bucket list!

What is included in the program?

  • 5 days of One-on-one training and a comprehensive textbook full of useful information as well as additional activities for each module in the program.
  • An all-inclusive program- All accommodations, all meals, and snacks, all backpacking gear for demonstrations as well as use on the overnight backpacking trip, all backpacking food, and fuel are included.
  • Daily demonstrations and detailed discussions covering all aspects of backpacking, different types of gear and hiking systems with new, current backpacking gear made by reputable companies.
  • A customized overnight backpacking trip on the fourth night, using all your new favorite gear and your newly enhanced backpacking skills!
  • Practical and useful information about edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants
  • A fun, hands-on, learning experience resulting in a thorough understanding of the pros and cons of all different types of backpacking gear- from ultralight to luxury hiking and everything in between!
  • A VIP experience so that your specific issues and concerns are covered in detail…something that usually doesn’t happen in group environments.
  • Detailed discussions about many different kinds of situation you are likely to encounter.
  • Membership in our private Facebook group, where I’ll be answering questions and helping you year round.
  • My very own custom-created “yoga for hikers” sessions and meditation practices every day.
  • A personal initiation ceremony and graduation celebration on our overnight backpacking trip.
  • BONUS! Free follow-up consultation for help with finding your personal hiking gear. Together we will determine everything you need to plan your own amazing adventures.

How does it work?

  • We will have five days and four nights of experiential One-on-One backcountry training together.
  • Three nights will be spent in a lodge/hotel as well as the outdoors, using various styles of equipment in the field.
  • We will have daily hikes and demonstrations with different methods of all aspects of backpacking and many detailed discussions.
  • A customized overnight backpacking trip on the fourth night, using all your newly enhanced backpacking skills and new favorite gear.
  • We will have a sacred ceremony and graduation celebration around the fire on our overnight backpacking trip.
  • Designed for those who are ready to take their hiking and backpacking understanding to a whole new level, whether you are a TOTAL NEWBIE or an experienced hiker.
  • This course is taught one-on-one so we can dive deep into the right skills for YOU to become a competent backpacker and practice the skills you most want to learn.
  • You will have access to all different kinds of gear, from super-comfy “luxury backpacking” to ultralight, so you can experiment with every type and system and are able to make well-qualified decisions.
  • We will pack for our overnight backpacking trip together, choosing the gear you most want to experiment with in the backcountry, and I will be there with you to make sure you know how to operate and implement everything correctly.
  • You will be ready to go out on your own, by the end of this transformational experience, completely confident, well-prepared, and a total Badass Backpacker.   Guaranteed.

This 5-day VIP program is the culmination of 20+ years of trial and error, backcountry experience, and extensive training in long-distance hiking.

MODULES

MODULES: HOME SWEET HOME… AWAY FROM HOME!

THE HOUSE: Shelter: Learn to set up (the right way) and experience 4 different varieties of shelter including tarps, tents, hammocks, hybrids, as well as fabric and gear care.

THE KITCHEN: Cooking: Cook with 6 different types of backpacking stoves with different types of fuels and the pros and cons of each.  

THE PANTRY: Backcountry Cooking Classes: We will have a fun, backcountry food-prep class to assemble our delicious backpacking meals together! Gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan cooking, as well as other dietary options in the backcountry.

THE SINK: Water Purification: Learn 5 different methods of safe water treatment and all the pros and cons of ways to obtain potable water.

THE BED: Sleeping Bags, blankets, and Pads: Learn all the benefits and limitations of several different types of sleeping equipment.

THE BATHROOM: Personal Hygiene and cleanliness, comfort, feminine-related issues, and more. 

THE MEDICINE CHEST: Learn backcountry First-Aid, what you need to have with you, and all aspects of personal safety.

THE CLOTHES CLOSET: Clothing: Learn everything you need to know about what and how much to wear to stay warm/cool, comfortable, safe and dry on the trail!

THE SHOE CLOSET: Feet and shoes: Learn how to take care of, prevent problems, and keep the most important body part happy while walking!

THE CONTAINER TO CARRY IT ALL IN: Backpacks and Accessories: Learn all about different types of backpacks and accessories- features, fitting, benefits, and limitations.

THE LIVING ROOM: Participate in detailed discussions and activities addressing survival skills, safety, fears, awareness, mindset, organization, LNT (Leave No Trace principles of outdoor stewardship training), wildlife safety, fire-building, weather, technical fabric care, knots, basic navigation/map reading, and much more!

Backpacking as a Sacred Practice  The art of BEING in the woods… How does hiking help empower us?

BONUS! Free follow-up consultation for acquiring your own hiking gear.  You will receive a 30-minute skype consultation to discuss YOUR personal gear requirements.  Together we will determine everything you need to plan your own amazing adventures.

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“Collin, I cannot thank you enough for the incredible backpacking experience!  Your expertise, great attitude, and obvious passion for the outdoors produced an amazing experience in the wilderness.  As a complete novice, I was not exactly sure what I was getting myself into, but you really helped me… you really know your stuff!  It was a thrilling adventure and you also made it a whole lot of fun.  I strongly encourage anyone thinking of participating in one of your programs to go ahead and do it.  It will change their life forever!”

-K. Banwart, Founder & CEO of Heartwood Health, Art & Yoga

Let’s take a moment to review what you’re receiving in this all-inclusive program…

– Exclusive Experiential Program: Five days, four nights one-on-one detailed training, mentorship, and support.

-All lodging and accommodation in hotel/lodge.

-All food and all backpacking food for demonstrations as well as on our overnight backpacking trip.

-Very detailed course handbook full of information as well as additional activities for each module in the program.

-Daily demonstrations & detailed discussions covering all aspects of backpacking, different types of gear as well as and hiking systems.

-Access and training with new, current backpacking gear made by reputable companies.

-A customized overnight backpacking trip on the fourth night, using all your new favorite gear & your newly enhanced backpacking skills.

-A special initiation ceremony and graduation celebration.

-Membership in our private Facebook group, where I’ll be answering questions and helping you year-round.

-BONUS! Free follow-up 30-minute skype consultation for acquiring your own personal hiking gear.

This program is completely customized just for YOU. However, if you wish, you can register with a friend for a discounted rate for two. (A potential backpacking partner would be ideal!)

 $5000 USD 

…Or…

have this amazing adventure with a friend

and save $1000 each.  

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What is not included:

  • Clothing and rain gear (You will receive a list of things to pack )
  • Transportation to the lodge (Although I may be able to assist with this if you need help)
  • Daypack for our daily hikes with your personal items
  • Any incidentals or souvenirs

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If you are not sure if this is for you, or if you’ve got questions,  “Schedule Appointment”  for a FREE Consultation, below.

I am looking forward to speaking with you soon!

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Feel like you might need some additional help to prepare for this amazing adventure?

I recommend participating in my four-week coaching program for a discounted package rate.

Click “Schedule Appointment” below to discuss it with me.

I am looking forward to speaking with you soon!

A MAGNIFICENT JOURNEY AWAITS YOU!



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Collin leads those seeking self-empowerment and personal transformation on enchanted journeys in nature by hiking and backpacking in amazing places near and far.

Her own journey has taken her from hiking 2,180 miles on the Appalachian Trail to mystical sojourns throughout Peru, Nepal, Thailand, Europe, and India. Her world travels became a profound opening into the realm of energy and mystical work. Collin is a certified Yoga and Mystical Dance® Instructor, an Usui Reiki Master, and Shamanic Energy Healer, as well as a passionate advocate of the exploration of Wild Places.

Her passion for teaching self-confidence in nature led her to open a hiking and backpacking specialty gear shop, facilitating hiking workshops and gear demonstrations, and leading group hikes and overnight backpacking trips.

She is a certified Wilderness First Responder and a  Leave No Trace School of Outdoor Ethics Trainer and teaches these and survival skills through experiential one-on-one custom backcountry programs.

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