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This is more than learning how to set up a tent, this is wilderness wellness.
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Hike + Heal Grand Staircase Escalante
Hike + Heal Grand Staircase Escalante is a Wilderness Wellness retreat in collaboration with Grand Staircase Escalante Partners - the official non-profit partner of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
This retreat offers a perfect blend of adventure, self-reflection, environmental stewardship, and relaxation, all while immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes.
Hike + Heal Redwood National Park
Hike + Heal Redwood National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated in support of Redwood Parks Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Redwood National and State Parks.
THEME: Reciprocal Resilience
Redwood trees are resilient, and so are you. Join us for guided self-discovery workshops ad environmental stewardship projects throughout the event to connect the dots between the wilderness within, and the wilderness of Redwood National Park.
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park - VIP Reunion Weekend
three days of magic amongst the sequoia trees
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program.
Our Sequoia National Park retreats merge our Wilderness Wellness programming with the conservation project we will be completing during the event - exploring how we can heal in nature, and how to bring healing to the lands that help us heal. Watch the video above to get an idea of what we’re up to in the park for our events!
Hike + Heal Redwood National Park
Hike + Heal Redwood National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated in support of Redwood Parks Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Redwood National and State Parks.
THEME: Reciprocal Resilience
Redwood trees are resilient, and so are you. Join us for guided self-discovery workshops ad environmental stewardship projects throughout the event to connect the dots between the wilderness within, and the wilderness of Redwood National Park.
Hike + Heal Yellowstone National Park (Three Events)
Find your Wellness in the Wilderness in America’s first National Park.
Our proven framework for tapping into the healing power of nature will empower you to build resilience, self-trust, compassion, and empathy. Integrating the skills learned in the park into your daily life back at home will help reduce stress, improve your mindset, and help you feel connected to something bigger than yourself. Through a combination of hiking, mindfulness activities, self-reflection practices, and community connection, you can look forward to unearthing a connection to yourself, community, and the world around you.
Choose Your Own Adventure
We’re hosting three different experiences in Yellowstone National Park to help us connect the dots between the outer wilderness and the wilderness that exists within each of us. While these events are fantastic on their own, they are also very powerful when experienced in sequence, so if you feel called to sign up for all three, please do!
Hike + Heal Glacier National Park
Hike + Heal Glacier National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated in collaboration with Glacier Institute - the official educational partner of Glacier National Park.
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park (Single Day)
Join author and founder of Hiking My Feelings, Sydney Williams, for an inspiring talk and educational hike on the Panorama Loop in Joshua Tree National Park.
Does the key to transforming your life lie in the rhythm of your footsteps? Join author and founder of Hiking My Feelings, Sydney Williams, as she reveals the self-reflection framework that helped her recover from career burnout, reverse diabetes, and kick her self-limiting beliefs to the curb. Through hiking and backpacking, Sydney learned to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with herself, turning her pain into power. We'll be hosting this walking workshop on the Panorama Loop trail (6.3 mi, 1,194 feet of elevation gain), traveling at a meandering pace, and taking plenty of breaks for mindfulness activities, plant identification, and photos! We will host no more than 15 participants for this activity.
Required items participants need to bring for your course: water, snacks, daypack, sunscreen, hiking shoes, comfortable clothing.
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park (Weekend Retreat)
three days of magic amongst the joshua trees
Skip the chaos of Black Friday and join Sydney Williams of Hiking My Feelings for a long weekend of wellness in the wilderness of Joshua Tree National Park. Participants can engage in hiking, mindfulness activities, and community connections to deepen their self-awareness and resilience, integrating nature's healing power into their daily lives.
How can the natural world inspire us to better manage stress, emotions, and mindfulness? What transformations are possible when we purposefully engage with the desert, seeing the outer wilderness as a reflection of our inner landscape?
Join Sydney Williams, author and founder of Hiking My Feelings, for a weekend of wilderness wellness at Joshua Tree National Park. This experience combines hiking, mindfulness activities, self-reflection practices, and community connection to help participants uncover a deeper connection to themselves, others, and the world around them. Our proven framework for accessing nature's healing power will empower you to cultivate resilience, self-trust, and compassion. By integrating these skills from the park into your daily life, you can reduce stress, improve your mindset, and feel connected to a more meaningful existence.
Hike + Heal Glacier National Park
Hike + Heal Glacier National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings, in collaboration with Glacier Institute - the official educational partner of Glacier National Park.
NOTE: This retreat is part of our Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love program. Folks interested in this retreat must be able to commit to the program leading up to and following the retreat to be able to participate.
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park
three days of magic amongst the sequoia trees
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Parks Conservancy, and Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Our Sequoia National Park retreats merge our Inner Wilderness programming with the conservation project we will be completing during the event - exploring how we can heal in nature, and how to bring healing to the lands that help us heal. Watch the video above to get an idea of what we’re up to in the park for our events!
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park
three days of magic amongst the sequoia trees
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Parks Conservancy, and Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Our Sequoia National Park retreats merge our Inner Wilderness programming with the conservation project we will be completing during the event - exploring how we can heal in nature, and how to bring healing to the lands that help us heal. Watch the video above to get an idea of what we’re up to in the park for our events!
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park
three days of magic amongst the sequoia trees
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Parks Conservancy, and Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Our Sequoia National Park retreats merge our Inner Wilderness programming with the conservation project we will be completing during the event - exploring how we can heal in nature, and how to bring healing to the lands that help us heal. Watch the video above to get an idea of what we’re up to in the park for our events!
Wilderness Wellness Workshop: Zion National Park
Hike + Heal Zion National Park is a Wilderness Wellness Workshop facilitated by Hiking My Feelings, in collaboration with Zion Forever Project - the official non-profit partner of Zion National Park.
This workshop offers a perfect blend of adventure, self-reflection, environmental stewardship, and relaxation, all while immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of one of the most iconic National Parks.
On Saturday May 18th, join the Hiking My Feelings team and Zion Forever Project for a unique Stewardship + Self-Discovery Workshop. This collaborative event combines the expertise of both organizations to offer an enriching experience that blends outdoor exploration with personal introspection.
Participants will survey land for natural features and historical artifacts, guided by knowledgeable leaders from Zion Forever Project. From petrified wood to evidence of the indigenous cultures who have stewarded these lands for thousands of years, the discoveries in the field will serve as a bridge to understanding our inner wilderness and our connection to each other.
This workshop is perfect for those looking to deepen their connection to nature while exploring the rich history of the land and serves as an opportunity to put some of the practices shared in the book to work in a community setting. Join us on May 18th for a day of discovery, stewardship, and self-reflection.
ITINERARY
7:30-8:00am: Arrive at AutoCamp Zion
8:00am: Depart AutoCamp Zion for Dalton Wash
8:30-9:00am: Project Briefing with Zion Forever Project
9:00am-12:00pm: Walking Workshop with Hiking My Feelings
🌎 Other Hiking Your Feelings Tour Events:
April 29: Hiking Your Feelings Fireside Chat at AutoCamp Joshua Tree
May 2-4: Hike + Heal Grand Staircase Escalante Retreat (SOLD OUT)
May 5: Mental Health Hike with the Canyonlands Field Institute
May 10: Hiking Your Feelings Fireside Chat at FieldStation Moab
May 17: Hiking Your Feelings Fireside Chat at AutoCamp Zion National Park
May 18: Hiking My Feelings x Zion Forever Project Walking Workshop
May 21-25: Creative Stewardship Project in Yosemite National Park - email us for more information
May 25: Hiking Your Feelings Fireside Chat at AutoCamp Yosemite National Park
Hike + Heal Grand Staircase Escalante
Hike + Heal Grand Staircase Escalante is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings, in collaboration with Grand Staircase Escalante Partners - the official non-profit partner of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
This retreat offers a perfect blend of adventure, self-reflection, environmental stewardship, and relaxation, all while immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes.
SXSW Group Hike + Austin Trail Cleanup with Gossamer Gear and The Trail Conservancy
SXSW weekend means getting outside, y’all. Gossamer Gear, Hiking My Feelings, and The Trail Conservancy have all teamed up to host a wonderful Sunday morning at Festival Beach. You’ll be able to meet fellow trail enthusiasts, pick up trash, and enjoy Texas spring all before making it to your next SX event. If you’ve been meaning to get outside in ATX, then you won’t want to miss this.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with Sydney Williams, founder of Hiking My Feelings. This organization is on a mission to improve community health by creating opportunities for people to experience the healing power of nature. Sydney will be speaking at SXSW about her newest book, Hiking Your Feelings, on March 9th, and she hopes to do even more for the ATX community by leaving it better than she found it. To learn more about her events, you can visit her SXSW event page here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/events/PP134183
Once you’ve picked up all of your trash, you might win some prizes from Gossamer Gear.
Gossamer Gear is located in Austin, Texas, and focuses on creating functional, lightweight hiking and backpacking gear. If you come back with the most trash or the weirdest piece of trash, you could be the recipient of a new daypack. With smaller raffle prizes to offer, you’ll want to stick around until the very end.
Participants will meet on the Bulter Trail at Festival Beach (Google Pin Location). Parking will be available at the Estacionamiento Edward Rendon Parking lot and street parking along Chicon Street. Please come prepared in comfortable clothing to hike and pick up trash. TTC will provide trash grabbers, gloves, and bags. You will only need to bring a filled water bottle and yourself.
Hiking Your Feelings Book Signing at SXSW
Get your book signed at the SXSW Bookstore!
Join wellness & wilderness enthusiast Sydney Williams as she shares her healing journey from eating and drinking her feelings to hiking her feelings. When Sydney unexpectedly found herself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, while grappling with grief and unresolved trauma built up over a decade, she set out on a quest to turn her pain into power. Through hiking and backpacking, she learned to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with herself. Now, she’s encouraging others to get outside and blaze their own trail to self-love, turning buried traumas into healthy coping mechanisms.
Hiking Your Feelings Launch at SXSW
We’re launching Hiking Your Feelings at SXSW!
Join wellness & wilderness enthusiast Sydney Williams as she shares her healing journey from eating and drinking her feelings to hiking her feelings. When Sydney unexpectedly found herself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, while grappling with grief and unresolved trauma built up over a decade, she set out on a quest to turn her pain into power. Through hiking and backpacking, she learned to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with herself. Now, she’s encouraging others to get outside and blaze their own trail to self-love, turning buried traumas into healthy coping mechanisms.
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park (Camping + Hiking Retreat)
three days of magic amongst the joshua trees
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Hike + Heal Beyond Zion
Hike + Heal Beyond Zion is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings, in collaboration with Land Beyond Zion Glamping & Tours.
This retreat offers a perfect blend of adventure, self-reflection, and relaxation, all while immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of the American southwest.
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park (Backpacking Retreat)
three days of magic amongst the joshua trees
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Use code SPACEPACKER23 at checkout to save 20% on registration!
Hiking My Feelings x Highlander Adventure: Kalispell, Montana
Are you ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
Ready to go backpacking with us?
Since we started in 2018, we’ve wanted to host a backpacking trip for our community and now the wait is over! After participating in their Big Bear Lake backpacking event earlier this year, we are stoked to partner with the HIGHLANDER team on their upcoming event in Kalispell, Montana! We’ll be leading a workshop to help participants prepare for the mental aspects of a backpacking before the trip, hosting programs on-site and hyping you up on-trail during the event, and offering resources to help you integrate your experiences after you return home a HIGHLANDER.
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park
three days of magic amongst the sequoia trees
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Parks Conservancy, and Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Our Sequoia National Park retreats merge our Inner Wilderness programming with the conservation project we will be completing during the event - exploring how we can heal in nature, and how to bring healing to the lands that help us heal. Watch the video above to get an idea of what we’re up to in the park for our events!
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park
three days of magic amongst the sequoia trees
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Parks Conservancy, and Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Our Sequoia National Park retreats merge our Inner Wilderness programming with the conservation project we will be completing during the event - exploring how we can heal in nature, and how to bring healing to the lands that help us heal. Watch the video above to get an idea of what we’re up to in the park for our events!
People Over Profits at Outdoor Retailer
People Over Profits at Outdoor Retailer
Headed to Outdoor Retailer? If so, be sure to swing by the Ranger Station at 3:30pm on Monday!
I am moderating the People Over Profits panel in collaboration with Sawyer, and I'm honored to be facilitating this conversation with some of our industry's best and brightest minds.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Gabaccia Moreno: Gabaccia is a Sawyer Ambassador and is the Executive Director of The Outdoorist Oath, a non-profit organization dedicated to the planet, inclusion, and adventure. Gabaccia is a first-generation Mexican-American multi-disciplinary creator and consultant, and on the weekends you can catch her hiking, backpacking, wildflower chasing, tracking, hunting, and fly fishing.
Jahmicah Dawes: Hailing from Stephenville, Texas, Jahmicah is an angler, father, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the first Black-owned gear shop in the nation, Slim Pickins Outfitters, and is a leader in our industry in his community-driven approach to business.
Sean Kappauf: Founder of non-profit One ATTA Time, Sean has a deep passion for connecting people to the global water crisis. From corporate collaborations to government partnerships, Sean is skilled in bringing multiple parties together to bring Sawyer filters to communities lacking clean drinking water.
Zelzin Aketzalli: Sawyer Ambassador Zelzin "Quetzal" Aketzalli is the first person from Mexico to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking – the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail. Beyond this achievement, Zelzin is also an outdoor educator and teacher. She is passionate about land advocacy and creating more accessible spaces.
Sydney Williams, Moderator: Sydney is the Founder and CEO of Hiking My Feelings and is dedicated to helping others tap into the mind-body connection and healing power of nature. Out of her own experience in understanding trauma and kicking disease into remission, Sydney has bridged the gap for folks to get familiar with their space in the outdoors. She's an author, podcast host, outdoor instructor, and currently calls Sequoia National Park home.
ABOUT THE PANEL
What is possible when we put people over profits? In a panel discussion led by Sawyer, we'll tap into a well of international experience from industry leaders adopting sustainable practices that promote equality, community empowerment, and environmental stewardship.
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park
three days of magic amongst the joshua trees
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park
three days of magic amongst the joshua trees
Hike + Heal Joshua Tree National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park
three days of magic amongst the sequoia trees
Hike + Heal Sequoia National Park is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
San Diego Group Hike: Fortuna Mountain Trail
Join us for a mindful morning.
Join Sydney Williams, author of Hiking My Feelings: Stepping into the Healing Power of Nature and put the lessons she learned on the trail into practical application with a moderate hike to two summits in Mission Trails Regional Park: North and South Fortuna. After we get our summit selfies, Sydney will guide you through some of the prompts for reflection from the book, then we will return to our starting point. Books available for purchase and signing.
HIKE INFORMATION: Fortuna Mountain Trail - 6.2 miles, 1,348 feet elevation gain
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD
Along with Balboa Park and Mission Bay Park, Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the premier parks for outdoor recreation in San Diego County. This loop trail tackles both North Fortuna and South Fortuna peaks and with the elevation gain (and loss, too) it is a great workout for anyone wanting a bit of their nature fix in the city.
Accessible year round you can find the beginning of the trail located at the end of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. The trail can be busy, especially on weekends, so arrive early to have a better chance at finding available parking.
There are great views of the city and out to the Pacific throughout the hike, and it is a wonderful way to escape the hustle and bustle - if only for a few hours.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ELEVATION PROFILE + MAP
Full Hike Itinerary
7:45 am: Meet at Trailhead parking lot to stretch
8:00 am: Hit the trail, we're starting at 8am to beat the heat!
FIRST GROUP STOPPING POINT: meditation
SUMMIT TIME: We'll bust out our trail journals and do a self-reflection exercise while we have our snacks.
What to Bring + Wear
Plenty of water (I carry at least 2L, and if you use a water bladder, we recommend also bringing a water bottle that you can mix electrolyte powder into)
Snacks
Trail journal (we can provide one with a donation of $10 or more)
Pen
Sunscreen + Sun protection (hat, sun hoodie or long sleeve shirt, sunglasses, a cooling towel to wet and wear around your neck, etc)
Comfortable shoes (if you don't have hiking shoes yet, we recommend Salomon - shop here)
Dress , as it will be in the high 60's in the morning and warm up to high 80's-mid 90's by mid-day
What about the weather?
If we don't get to the trailhead, we can't hike. That said, we will not hike in dangerous weather conditions. We will meet at the trailhead and if the weather isn't suitable for hiking, we'll go to breakfast!
EVENT PARTNER: Gnarly Nutrition
Our partners at Gnarly Nutrition are sharing some of their Electrolyte powder with us for this event so we can stay hydrated before, during, and after the hike! Did you know their electrolyte powder just topped the charts? That's right, Outside Magazine tested 23 different electrolyte drinks and Gnarly Nutrition won! When you fall in love with it on our hike, you can shop here and use code HIKINGMYFEELINGS to save 15% on your purchase!
EVENT PARTNER: LactiGo
Be in Nature, Without Soreness
At Hiking My Feelings, we are on a mission to improve community health by creating opportunities for people to experience the healing power of nature. Getting out in nature helps people reconnect with themselves, and make lasting improvements to mental, physical, and spiritual health.
With LactiGo, we want to help people get out more by taking muscle soreness and pain out of your journeys into nature. By reducing the soreness and burn in your muscles while hiking, all you have to do is focus on moving at the speed of your breath. LactiGo helps reduce the discomfort in your muscles, meaning you can hike more without the pain.
Don't let muscle pain slow you down from achieving your goals; get out there and enjoy nature!
"Last year I hiked up Mt Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48, and experienced zero muscle pain or burn!" - Sydney Williams, LactiGo athlete
Questions? Email hello@hikingmyfeelings.org
Hike + Heal Lake Tahoe
three days of magic in South Lake Tahoe
Hike + Heal Lake Tahoe is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
Stick Figure Family Hike
We are headed to Morrison, Colorado to see Stick Figure at Red Rocks on June 5th, so let's hike it out and get ready for the show!
Whether this is your first time or your 100th time, join us for the ultimate Red Rocks experience with the Hiking My Feelings crew and Stick Figure Family. You can participate in as much or as little of the activities if you want - here's what we'll be up to:
5:00am - Sunrise on the Rocks: We'll park in the Upper South Lot at 5:00 am and meet at the ramp past the porta potties. Bring your coffee, water, tea, a camera, and all the good vibes! We'll watch the sun come up over the city of Denver, marvel at the fitness enthusiasts who master human tricks on the stairs and seats, and visualize how incredible it will be to spend another night under the stars with our Stick Figure Family.
7:00am - Hike Dakota Ridge + Dinosaur Ridge: No trip to Colorado is complete without a hike, and we've picked the perfect one! When you're sitting in the Amphitheatre, Dakota Ridge is the ridgeline you can see behind the stage. After sunrise, we'll head back to our cars and carpool over to the Dakota Ridge Trail Head. This hike includes Dinosaur Ridge, which is the #1 site in the WORLD for dinosaur tracks! We have some epic photo spots picked out for this adventure, so tuck a Stick Figure flag in your bag and let's do it!
Grab some food: Before we head back to Red Rocks to start our concert experience - we'll grab some grub in Morrison.
HIKE INFO - Dakota Ridge Trail + Dinosaur Ridge
5.5 miles
1,099 feet elevation gain
Rated MODERATE on AllTrails - please review the link to get familiar with the conditions
Dog-friendly
Before you arrive, please fill out the waiver.
If you're interested in joining this hike and want to coordinate carpooling, talk about the trail, and get to know your fellow hikers, be sure to join our private social network. We will update with specific meeting points and further details as we get closer and can keep an eye on the weather and other activities related to this show.
Hike + Heal Big Sur
three days of magic amongst the redwoods
Hike + Heal Big Sur is a Wilderness Wellness retreat facilitated by Hiking My Feelings. Inspired by Sydney’s life-changing journey in the outdoors, this event series infuses healing and intention into every activity we do. This isn’t a healing retreat in that we tell you how to heal - we create a space where healing is possible. We offer resources that can transform any experience into a learning opportunity and set the stage for good energy & supportive vibes.
This is a space where you can laugh, cry, relax, tap into your creativity, challenge yourself, and enjoy the rewards as a collective.
San Diego Group Hike
This is where Hiking My Feelings started!
Join Sydney Williams, author of Hiking My Feelings: Stepping into the Healing Power of Nature and put the lessons she learned on the trail into practical application with a short hike to the summit of Cushi-Pi (aka Stonewall Peak). After we get our summit selfies, Sydney will guide you through some of the prompts for reflection from the book, then we will return to our starting point. Books available for purchase and signing.
HIKE INFORMATION: Cushi-Pi aka Stonewall Peak - 3.9 miles, 890 feet elevation gain
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD (Parking is $10 at Paso Picacho Campground)
Want to see some of the best that Cuyamaca Rancho State Park has to offer? Hike up Cushi-Pi aka Stonewall Peak and enjoy the view of the surrounding park and nearby Lake Cuyamaca. The hike up the east side is a popular and relatively easy trail. The elevation gain is about 1,000 feet, but doesn't seem like it with lots of switchbacks surrounded by Cuyamaca's characteristic plant and rock scenery and ever-better views. When you reach the top, climb the stairs and behold the breathtaking 360 degree view. When you get your fill, you can go back down the east side, or head down the "back" side, which heads northwest and circles back around. When there's snow, the "back" side is where it lasts the longest, and you can enjoy an easy, meandering descent.
This excursion includes gentle switchbacks through canopies of black oaks, sycamores, and other coniferous trees. Great views of Anza Borrego, the Laguna Mountains, (on clear days) the Salton Sea, and 30+ miles to Palomar Mountains are the reward for all who make the ascent.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ELEVATION PROFILE + MAP
FULL HIKE ITINERARY
8:00am: Meet at Trailhead parking lot to stretch
8:15am: Hit the trail!
FIRST GROUP STOPPING POINT: meditation
SUMMIT TIME: We'll bust out our trail journals and do a self-reflection exercise while we have our snacks.
WHAT TO BRING + WEAR
Plenty of water (I carry at least 2L)
Snacks
Trail journal (we can provide one with a donation of $10 or more)
Pen
Sunscreen + Sun protection (hat, long sleeves, sunglasses)
Comfortable shoes (if you don't have hiking shoes yet, we recommend Salomon - shop here)
Dress in layers, as it will can be around high 40's in the morning and warm up to 70-80 degrees by mid-day
What about the weather?
If we don't get to the trailhead, we can't hike. That said, we will not hike in dangerous weather conditions. We will plan to meet at the trailhead and if the weather is gross, we'll go to breakfast!
EVENT SPONSOR: LactiGo
Be in Nature, Without Soreness
At Hiking My Feelings, we are on a mission to improve community health by creating opportunities for people to experience the healing power of nature. Getting out in nature helps people reconnect with themselves, and make lasting improvements to mental, physical, and spiritual health.
With LactiGo, we want to help people get out more by taking muscle soreness and pain out of your journeys into nature. By reducing the soreness and burn in your muscles while hiking, all you have to do is focus on moving at the speed of your breath. LactiGo helps reduce the discomfort in your muscles, meaning you can hike more without the pain.
Don't let muscle pain slow you down from achieving your goals; get out there and enjoy nature!
"Last year I hiked up Mt Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48, and experienced zero muscle pain or burn!" - Sydney Williams, LactiGo athlete
Questions? Send us a note!