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Workshops
A five-week course covering essential topics like trip planning, gear selection, and safety, participants gain confidence through practical field applications. With a focus on health benefits and mentorship, this course provides a comprehensive foundation for novice backpackers.
The final day of the course will be a field day, pending dangerous weather.
Sundays, May 12-June 9. Location: The Movement Collaborative, Livingston MT.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
*Participants of Beyond the Backpack LIVE Course receive $100 OFF Glade Ranger Quest (begins June 10th)*
Orienteering Workshop: In the Field
Orienteering Workshop: In the Field
Join HHQ for a full-day adventure that includes field practice at the Hungry Heart Quests Demonstration Site. Immerse yourself in the art of navigation as you delve into the intricacies of topographic maps and the essential components of a compass. You'll elevate your route planning abilities, gaining the confidence needed for any upcoming adventure. Whether you're a novice explorer or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, this experience promises to enhance your understanding of orienteering and equip you with invaluable skills for your outdoor pursuits.
This workshop will begin with the fundamentals of map and compass usage and include an afternoon of field practice. Expect to spend 4+ hours outdoors, and come prepared with appropriate gear, food and water.
Sunday June 23, 2024 10AM-4PM
PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Registration closes June 21st, 6PM.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance are-non refundable.
Stay tuned for the 2024 Summer Workshops! We are in the process of scheduling with a number of Collaborating Partners.
Quests
Hungry Heart Quests (HHQ) offers a progressive journey of self-discovery, skill-building, and outdoor exploration. With a focus on gradual development, participants are invited to engage in three levels of quests designed to enhance wellness and outdoor skills, foster community, and empower holistic wellness. Through expert-guided coaching, virtual sessions, and hands-on learning, HHQ provides a transformative path towards foundational well-being.
What is Offered:
- Progressive Quests: HHQ features three levels of quests, each building on wellness skills and experiences for gradual growth.
- Group Coaching: 4 Virtual Health Coaching sessions, focusing on participants' goals and emphasizing community cohesion. ($440 Value).
- Safe and Enjoyable Learning: Quests include access to Beyond the Backpack, an online course covering the fundamental skills for outdoor safety, gear preparation, and comfortable enjoyment ($375 Value).
- Holistic Approach: HHQ offers a comprehensive approach to wellness, combining physical, mental, and communal aspects.
- Customizable Learning: Participants can repeat levels based on their comfort, competency, and enjoyment.
- Empowerment Through Nature: HHQ recognizes the healing potential of nature, encouraging participants to embrace outdoor exposure as an avenue towards growth.
- Bonus Quest: With each Quest Level, we offer a FREE 3-day Backpacking Adventure to physically, mentally and emotionally integrate the 4 weeks of HHQ Coaching. This is an optional excursion, available to Quest Clients who meet the criteria for safety and capability as determined by the Coach.
Bonus Quest Destinations
Bonus Quest destinations are selected considering accessibility, weather conditions, and fire risk. These destinations encompass various mountain ranges such as the Tobacco Roots, the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, the Crazy Mountains, and others in Montana that are scouted yearly. Please note that all information provided to participants comes with the understanding that destinations might vary due to the aforementioned conditions.
2024 Glade Ranger Quest (Level 1)
6/11/24-7/2/24 Virtual Coaching Tuesdays 6:30pm. Bonus Quest: July 12-14th
7/23/24-8/14/24 Virtual Coaching Wednesdays 6:30pm. Bonus Quest: August 16-18th
8/14/24-9/4/24 Virtual Coaching Wednesdays 5:30pm. Bonus Quest: September 6-8th
Individual Rate: $800 per person
Buddy-Buy Discount: Sign up as a pair for $1400, saving $200 ($700 per person)
Note: $200 non-refundable fee for cancellations made less than 1 month prior to the Coaching Start Date.
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2024 Wind Seeker Quest (Level 2)
Prerequisite: Glade Ranger Quest (Level 1)
Hungry Heart Quests (HHQ) Level 2 delves deeper into the journey of personal growth, skill refinement, and exploration in more challenging aspects of health. Building upon the foundational skills acquired in Level 1, this phase intensifies the quest for self-discovery and reclamation.
What's Offered in Level 2:
- Advanced Skill Development: Progress beyond the basics with a focus on refining outdoor competencies, navigation, survival skills, and specialized techniques tailored for diverse terrains.
- Deeper Personal Growth: Engage in introspective sessions that encourage self-reflection, resilience, and confidence-building amidst more demanding challenges of holistic health.
- Aspirant Backpacking Bonus Quests: Venture into rugged landscapes, applying acquired outdoor skills in environments that demand heightened proficiency.
The Wind Seeker Quest with HHQ is tailored for those seeking to elevate their outdoor abilities, delve further into self-discovery, and engage more challenging trails, fostering personal growth and connection with nature.
In 2024 the Wind Seeker Quest is exclusively offered for those who complete level 1 in June or July. Level 2 Coaching begins the week of 8/19/24, with the Bonus Quest the weekend of September 13-15th.
HHQ is not designed for use by Corporate Entities seeking team-building facilitation. HHQ is tailored for individuals, friends, families, and newcomers aiming to engage in wellness and outdoor learning within a community setting. Participants must be 18 years or older.