Wilderness Quest Overview

Quest Dates 

• August 8 -15, 2020 

Description 

The wilderness is a highly effective medium for self-discovery, rites of passage, and spiritual renewal. Its rhythms, beauty, and harsh realities act as perfect mirrors that reflect deep truths about who we are as individuals. By marking transitions such as college graduation, career change, relationship change, and overall “inertia,” we are empowered to seek direction, purpose, and commitment to our higher callings.

On all of our quests, participants are supported in developing a strong, clear intention through, pre-trip coaching, nature awareness, contemplative exercises, group council, ceremony and ritual, and reflective inquiry.

This 8 day wilderness experience culminates in a three- to four-day “Vision Fast Ceremony,” a powerful “Medicine Walk,” or another wilderness rite of passage ceremony appropriate for your needs. Most importantly, you will gain practical and effective tools, and be supported by post-trip coaching, to help successfully incorporate growth into your day-to-day lives.

What you can expect from an EBI Wilderness Quest

• Ceremony and ritual
• How to prepare for, participate in, and integrate a Wilderness Quest
• Community and Friendship
• Deeper connection to nature
• A greater sense of self and personal
• Tools for living the vision

Quest Webinars:

We will have a series of webinars, before and after the Quest.  Please join us at the following.  If you cannot attend the live session, these will be recorded and posted here. Zoom link for all meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85077270730?pwd=aHJ4bXcrU3Erc1hFcW03WUN2aXB6QT09.  Password:  625888

Pre Quest meeting, Tuesday, July 7, 1 – 2pm MT

Post Quest meeting, Tuesday, Sept 22, 1 – 2pm MT

Post Quest meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1 -2pm MT

Post Quest meeting, Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021, 1 – 2pm MT

Packing List

We will be car camping at 10,500’.  You can expect cool nights (expect 40 dgrs or lower) and daily temps in the 60-70’s. There can be sun, clouds, rain and even the random snow flurry! 

• Tent for base camp (and solo if you choose)
• Solo tarp – Click for suggestion  (Michael also has tarps. Please ask prior to the trip, if you’d like to borrow one)
• Min 100’ of nylon rigging cord (3-5 mm) and 4 tent stakes
• Sleeping bag – Rated 0 dgr or lower of you sleep cold
• Sleeping pad
• Lightweight camp chair
• Water bottle (1-2 liters)
• Small camping knife
• whistle with lanyard (ESSENTIAL)
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Warm outer layers- waterproof is ideal
• Rain gear if your outer layers are not waterproof.
• hiking boots
• Camp shoes
• sun hat, sun screen, sun glasses
• warm layers (including hat and gloves)
• pants and shirts
• socks and underwear
• Backpack for carrying your solo gear to your solo site (you can leave base camp gear in cars or in your tent)
• Journal
• 4 gallons of spring water (for your solo- will get in Gunnison)
• Toiletries
• Small personal first aid kit
• Small trowel for digging cat holes
• Personal TP, wipes and baggies to pack out used tp!
• Eating utensils including a bowl and mug for hot drinks