Veterans Day Weekend Adventure Sports Retreat

I got more from this experience than I ever thought I needed. Completely pull me out of a rut of depression and corrected my heading in life. Made me refocus my priorities and my attitude into positivity.

The retreat was very much like getting smacked awake. Things are just brighter and generally easier to be grateful for, it is hard to fully put it into words.

Fear and anxiety were inhibiting me from growth. I feared I would fail as a father and struggled to have confidence in being one. Believing in community and stepping up to taking the leap, knowing it’s gonna be alright, directly translated to an improved confidence in my day-to-day life. I’m extremely grateful for that.

The retreat put me in uncomfortable positions that I had to work through mentally and emotionally. My goal was to leave the ‘old me’ out in the desert and return home for a new motivation for life. I was able to lean on my new friends, staff and participants, to achieve that goal.

I completed more than just a retreat. I was able to make friendships and enjoy conversations about mental health and post-military struggles that I ordinarily would’ve avoided. I had compartmentalized so well that I thought I was mentally over things. Turns out, I just ran far enough away to forget that I still needed to deal with the details. This retreat helped me achieve a deeper understanding and healthier relationship with the past.

The retreat showed me that fear is just a figment of my imagination. Through the power of community and belief in myself, I was able to take risks and reap the rewards. It was empowering.

My personal goals going into the retreat were huge. There was a big part of me that was numb and dead that I’ve had a hard time accessing. My goal was to discover these parts, as well as overcome the fear of stepping over the edge. I surpassed my goals over the weekend. I was able to face my biggest fears and have a fucking blast in the process. I was able to connect to everyone and understand myself better and give myself more compassion for the insecurities and doubts that I carry. Every part of this event surpassed my expectations, and I didn’t know I would gain this much insight and wisdom.

I had a personal goal to lead by example and to not let my fear control me. I wanted to volunteer to go first for most events, in hopes of rekindling the leadership traits that I valued in myself during the service: be first at the point of friction. I also did not want to let fear control my actions. I achieved this and it was much needed.

I wanted to reignite the passion in my daily life and business by putting myself in a high-stress environment again. I achieved this. The retreat helped remove any doubt about what I am capable of. It also gave me a clearer perspective on the things that no longer serve me. One unforeseen benefit is the impact of spending time with motivated, capable, intelligent people who excel in their chosen field or activity.

I wanted to face some huge fears. Jumping off a cliff is not something I had ever considered doing. The retreat is a great environment with great people, I faced some fears, and I beat them. It felt insanely good, and I felt so damn alive. Sharing this experience with fellow veterans was just as incredible.

I got more from this experience than I ever thought I needed. Completely pull me out of a rut of depression and corrected my heading in life. Made me refocus my priorities and my attitude into positivity.

The retreat was very much like getting smacked awake. Things are just brighter and generally easier to be grateful for, it is hard to fully put it into words.

Fear and anxiety were inhibiting me from growth. I feared I would fail as a father and struggled to have confidence in being one. Believing in community and stepping up to taking the leap, knowing it’s gonna be alright, directly translated to an improved confidence in my day-to-day life. I’m extremely grateful for that.

The retreat put me in uncomfortable positions that I had to work through mentally and emotionally. My goal was to leave the ‘old me’ out in the desert and return home for a new motivation for life. I was able to lean on my new friends, staff and participants, to achieve that goal.

I completed more than just a retreat. I was able to make friendships and enjoy conversations about mental health and post-military struggles that I ordinarily would’ve avoided. I had compartmentalized so well that I thought I was mentally over things. Turns out, I just ran far enough away to forget that I still needed to deal with the details. This retreat helped me achieve a deeper understanding and healthier relationship with the past.

The retreat showed me that fear is just a figment of my imagination. Through the power of community and belief in myself, I was able to take risks and reap the rewards. It was empowering.

My personal goals going into the retreat were huge. There was a big part of me that was numb and dead that I’ve had a hard time accessing. My goal was to discover these parts, as well as overcome the fear of stepping over the edge. I surpassed my goals over the weekend. I was able to face my biggest fears and have a fucking blast in the process. I was able to connect to everyone and understand myself better and give myself more compassion for the insecurities and doubts that I carry. Every part of this event surpassed my expectations, and I didn’t know I would gain this much insight and wisdom.

I had a personal goal to lead by example and to not let my fear control me. I wanted to volunteer to go first for most events, in hopes of rekindling the leadership traits that I valued in myself during the service: be first at the point of friction. I also did not want to let fear control my actions. I achieved this and it was much needed.

I wanted to reignite the passion in my daily life and business by putting myself in a high-stress environment again. I achieved this. The retreat helped remove any doubt about what I am capable of. It also gave me a clearer perspective on the things that no longer serve me. One unforeseen benefit is the impact of spending time with motivated, capable, intelligent people who excel in their chosen field or activity.

I wanted to face some huge fears. Jumping off a cliff is not something I had ever considered doing. The retreat is a great environment with great people, I faced some fears, and I beat them. It felt insanely good, and I felt so damn alive. Sharing this experience with fellow veterans was just as incredible.