Adventures

Why Sign up for An Operation grit adventure?

Join me for 1- or 3-day custom adventures. Itineraries are completely tailored to your fitness and experience levels, but expect a hard, physical challenge. I won’t lead you on a walk around a lake – but I will help you test the limits you’ve set in your mind.  

Whether you’re looking for a single day adventure or a multi-day challenge, I’ll create a tailored experience that will leave you with incredible memories. Adventures with Operation GRIT are a great way to shock yourself out of a slump, revitalize your spirit, or even kickstart an entire lifestyle change. Locations of adventures change by the season, but are typically based in Colorado (Summer/Fall), Utah, and Arizona (Winter/Spring). 

Prepare for full days, with start times that will vary depending on weather/location/objectives. Read on for examples of itineraries, costs, and browse my gallery from past adventures.

Examples of Adventure Itineraries

This is by no means an exhaustive list of options; rather, below is a sampling of some of my favorite gems throughout the Western United States. If you have a specific hike/location/adventure in mind, reach out and I’ll work with you to create a custom itinerary.

Colorado 14ers Adventures:

Class 1-2:

  • Mt. Elbert
  • Blanca Peak *
  • Humboldt Peak*
  • Princeton*
  • Yale
  • Mt. Harvard/Columbia
  • Mt. Sherman
  • Uncompahgre*
 

Class 3:

  • Wetterhorn Peak* 
  • West Ridge of Quandary Peak 
  • Sawtooth Ridge (Between Mt. Bierstadt and Blue Sky)
  • Torreys Peak via Kelso Ridge*
  • Challenger/Columbia
 

Colorado Non-14er Adventures:

  • Ice and Island lakes
  • Manitou Incline/Barr Trail
  • Hanging Lake
 

Utah Adventures:

  • Little Wild Horse Canyon/Bell Canyon
  • Dead Horse Point State Park
  • Spooky & Peekaboo Slot Canyons*
  • Fisher Towers
  • Corona Arch
  • Red Reef Scramble
  • Goblin Valley
  • Buckskin gulch*
 

Northern Arizona Adventures:

  • Humphrey’s Peak (Arizona high point)
  • Wilson Mountain
  • Bear Mountain/Doe Mountain Loop
  • Hiline Trail
 
*For trailheads that require high-clearance, 4wd vehicles to access, transportation in my jeep will be provided.

Costs

Want to get away for an incredible day of adventure, without committing to a GRIT program? Single day adventures are an exciting way to get outside, push yourself, and create incredible memories. Come alone for a solo, one-on-one experience with me, or bring your friends for a group adventure.

1:1 – $700

Groups of 2: $450 per person

Groups of 3-4: $350 per person 

If you have a little more time and would like to plan a longer excursion, I’ll create a 3-day adventure itinerary. Come alone or bring some friends for a multi-day adventure. Each day, we’ll visit a different location with a different activity (i.e., hiking, climbing, biking).

Costs for 3-day adventure:

1:1: $2100

Groups of 2: $1300 per person

Groups of 3-4: $900 per person

If you’re looking for the ultimate adventure challenge – something that will push your limits and recharge your mind/body/spirit for the other 364 days of the year, let’s plan a customized misogi adventure.

An Operation GRIT misogi is for people who want to go beyond a memorable adventure. It’s for those who want to find out what they’re made of, get uncomfortable, and truly test the limits of their minds and bodies.

Few people ever test themselves in this way, but I advocate for annual misogi challenges to keep people sharp, evolving, and maximizing their potential.

Staying within the rules of the misogi (1. don’t die, and 2. it must be so hard that odds of completing it feel about 50/50), I will help you plan something with enough challenge and spice to be a truly transformative experience. 

Misogi challenges last 24 hours. That’s the cap. Whatever the objective of the misogi is, you will only have 24 hours to complete it. So rest up and eat your Wheaties because this experience will force you to endure and push in a way you may have never done before.

Because the misogi is so acutely tailored to YOU, costs will vary depending on location and resources that are required. Typically, the costs for a fully personalized misogi challenge (including pre- and post-challenge lodging/debrief/reflection) range from $2500 to $4000.

For more information about the misogi, click here.

What is and is not included?

Adventures include:

  • creation of daily itineraries 
  • transportation to trailheads (including those that require high-clearance, 4WD vehicles)
  • A “10 essentials” starter pack (you will be required to carry this)
  • guidance throughout the adventure (I will be with you the whole time).

 

Unless otherwise noted, you are responsible for:

  • lodging 
  • transportation to meetup locations
  • Required gear, which will be dependent on the itinerary. I’ll let you know exactly what you’ll need ahead of time. Common items may include a backpack, hydration pack, appropriate shoes, trekking poles, spikes, helmet. If necessary, gear rentals can be arranged.

Gallery of Adventures

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