Winter Camp2023-06-19T18:59:13+00:00

A
NATURE GATHERING
AT JOURNEYMAN LODGE

XCAMP Winter is a multi day Nature gathering at the Journeyman Lodge designed to stoke the soul and awaken the spirit. We bring to you the latest neuroplasticity & brain tech combined with embodied experiences to help you tap into Flow State and raise your game. Unplug your electronics and prepare for an exploratory journey of inner and outer discovery.

XCamp is a combination of modern science, old coastal rainforest and the best human capital you can find. Our professionals deliver knowledge and experiential learning so you can convert them, through incredible experiences, into wisdom and action.

A
NATURE GATHERING
AT JOURNEYMAN LODGE

XCAMP Winter is a multi day Nature gathering at the Journeyman Lodge designed to stoke the soul and awaken the spirit. We bring to you the latest neuroplasticity & brain tech combined with embodied experiences to help you tap into Flow State and raise your game. Unplug your electronics and prepare for an exploratory journey of inner and outer discovery.

XCamp is a combination of modern science, old coastal rainforest and the best human capital you can find. Our professionals deliver knowledge and experiential learning so you can convert them, through incredible experiences, into wisdom and action.

ACTIVITIES

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

Imagine being professionally guided through world-famous mountain terrain, and connecting with likeminded people as you escape from the daily grind. This is more than just a ski trip, it’s combining a holistic wellness approach with the backcountry experience and using the unique Callahan nature as inspiration.

MOVEMENT & PLAY

MOVEMENT & PLAY

Morning movement sessions, with Dr. Carla Cupido, designed to get you moving smoothly and efficiently. From breath mechanics to biomechanics, you’ll find a new awareness of your body in space. Additional sessions each day that are aimed at cultivating a playful movement and mindset. Play is a powerful tool for us to continue to develop as thriving humans.

SAUNA + COLD WATER

SAUNA + COLD WATER

No fancy technology here. Boost your immune system by freezing your butt off in a mountain creek,
Then crank the heat and build community in a wood-burning creekside sauna.

DEEP NATURE CONNECTION

DEEP NATURE CONNECTION

Give your immune system a boost with the medicine of the forest, and recharge yourself mind, body and spirit. Bathe in the healing power of mountain air. Build a reciprocal relationship with nature, and learn how to cultivate flow through play and meditation.

BRAIN + BODY TECH

BRAIN + BODY TECH

Work with our Flow experts and Neuroscientists:
Enter our Brain Body Lab and awaken your ability to self-regulate your nervous system. Amp up your Brain Power and leave with tools to ignite your neuroplasticity and step into your potential.

INNER WORK & BREATH WORK

INNER WORK & BREATH WORK

Explore new tools & perspectives for understanding and change. ‘Connect the dots’ from the inner to the outside world with architectures and structures for your life & somatics for flow, focus and grit. Drop in and connect deeply with your body, your feelings, and your own inner guidance. Move through stuck energies and emotions, and receive clarity on your life.

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

Imagine being professionally guided through world-famous mountain terrain, and connecting with likeminded people as you escape from the daily grind. This is more than just a ski trip, it’s combining a holistic wellness approach with the backcountry experience and using the unique Callahan nature as inspiration.

MOVEMENT & PLAY

MOVEMENT & PLAY

Morning movement sessions, with Dr. Carla Cupido, designed to get you moving smoothly and efficiently. From breath mechanics to biomechanics, you’ll find a new awareness of your body in space. Additional sessions each day that are aimed at cultivating a playful movement and mindset. Play is a powerful tool for us to continue to develop as thriving humans.

SAUNA + COLD WATER

SAUNA + COLD WATER

No fancy technology here. Boost your immune system by freezing your butt off in a mountain creek,
Then crank the heat and build community in a wood-burning creekside sauna.

DEEP NATURE CONNECTION

DEEP NATURE CONNECTION

Give your immune system a boost with the medicine of the forest, and recharge yourself mind, body and spirit. Bathe in the healing power of mountain air. Build a reciprocal relationship with nature, and learn how to cultivate flow through play and meditation.

BRAIN + BODY TECH

BRAIN + BODY TECH

Work with our Flow experts and Neuroscientists:
Enter our Brain Body Lab and awaken your ability to self-regulate your nervous system
Amp up your Brain Power and leave with tools to ignite your neuroplasticity and step into your potential.

INNER WORK & BREATH WORK

INNER WORK & BREATH WORK

Explore new tools & perspectives for understanding and change. ‘Connect the dots’ from the inner to the outside world with architectures and structures for your life & somatics for flow, focus and grit. Drop in and connect deeply with your body, your feelings, and your own inner guidance. Move through stuck energies and emotions, and receive clarity on your life.

FACITILITES

THE TEAM

Director of Mischief

Director of Mischief

BRENT MARTIN

BRENT MARTIN

Brent is setting a new standard for how people navigate life.  His commitment to health and adventure is changing the way people experience their relationships with their self and others. As Director of Mischief at Backcountry Enlightenment, he specializes in making sure you live your dreams and have a fricken great time!

Play Maker

Play Maker

DR. CARLA CUPIDO

DR. CARLA CUPIDO

As a chiropractor, movement educator and the Director of She Summits, Carla focuses on the intersection between health, empowerment and community. Carla is on a mission to better understand the connection between movement, self-knowledge, and living a profoundly rich and fulfilling life.

Explorer of Nature

Explorer of Nature

GREIG GJERDALEN

GREIG GJERDALEN

Greig was born a nature lover.  From his home place on the forested slopes of the North Shore mountains he experiences and shares the joys of a deep connection to the natural world.  His daily practice in adventure keeps him stoked for the Flow, and strongly committed to sustainable lifestyles and pure fun.

Somatic Wizard

Somatic Wizard

IAN WATSON

IAN WATSON

Ian hails from England. Ian was raised on a diet of rugby, surfing, sailing and Yorkshire puddings. His adventurous spirit and boyish curiosity led to insatiable love of the Coastal landscapes and bagging a number of great ski lines. After a serious motorcycle crash Ian trained in Somatic Experiencing, an art and science of nervous system regulation. He brings this practice to Xcamp, business endeavours and most importantly to his family.

Maverick Scientist

Maverick Scientist

DR. RYAN D’ARCY

DR. RYAN D’ARCY

Dr. Ryan D’Arcy, BSc, MSc, PhD, EngL is a neuroscientist and entrepreneur. He advances neurotechnologies to power up human brains. A North Shore local, when not innovating crazy new medical tech, he is on skis or his bike getting lost in the mountains.

Breathwork Coach

Breathwork Coach

STEVE PARR

STEVE PARR

Steve Parr teaches conscious connected Breathwork, a gentle yet potent practice which can release and resolve stuck emotions, reshape core beliefs and connect you deeply to your inner wisdom.
Steve also leads a men’s work community called the Samurai Brotherhood, teaches relationship and intimacy practice, and runs a boutique corporate law practice in Vancouver.
Steve is also fanatical about cold plunges, trail running and p90x!
www.steveparr.ca

Life & Business Architect

Life & Business Architect

NICK BANKS

NICK BANKS

In over 25 years of Business Management, Nick has spent much of his career as a serial entrepreneur, a senior executive and a trusted strategic business consultant. He has worked with everything from established companies- managing their multi-million dollar business sales transactions – to start-ups bootstrapping themselves from just an idea. In all roles, he has demonstrated problem-solving, strategic capabilities and the proven ability to develop and lead teams of people to unprecedented results. Nick loves designing alternative strategic plans by spotting relevant patterns and developing innovative and imaginative solutions.

SHARING
THE
STOKE

UPCOMING
EVENT
DATES

Our Winter camp at the Journeyman Lodge has been postponed.  2022 Dates TBD.
Join our tribe to be the first to learn about the new camp date.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS

Where is the Camp?2020-07-29T17:56:46+00:00

Journeyman Lodge, Callaghan Valley

An undiscovered gem, close to Vancouver and Whistler, with breathtaking scenery and a playground that provides a multitude of adventurous options.

What is the Lodge like?2020-07-29T17:57:25+00:00

From the Journeyman Website

A full-service backcountry chalet set deep in the heart of Whistler’s Callaghan wilderness.

Boasting genuine hospitality, deluxe meals, and 12,000 hectares of non-motorized alpine terrain, Journeyman Lodge provides comfortable accommodation for up to 24 people (15 singles) in eight private rooms with a range of amenities and adventures.

Do I have to carry in all my stuff?2020-07-12T19:07:21+00:00

We will take all of you baggage (even emotional if you like) and gear in for you, and leave you to enjoy the tranquility of the majestic old-growth forest as you kick & glide or shoe your way to the lodge.

Will I have a room to myself?2020-07-29T17:54:26+00:00

The Lodge has a mix of private and shared rooms.

Sleeping quarters are private but our guests eat and relax together, giving everyone a chance to share the day’s adventures and connect with like-minded people.  Humans have been sitting around a fire telling stories since the beginning of time. Please visit the Tickets sections to see the rooming options.

Who will be attending?2020-07-30T21:22:03+00:00

Open minded, open-hearted go-getters of all shapes and sizes!

Who will be running this show?2020-07-30T21:26:41+00:00

A dedicated, capable and committed group of peeps consisting of:

  • A Neuroscientist
  • A Functional Medicine Doctor
  • Mountain Guides
  • Somatics Leader
  • Business/Life Performance Coaches
  • Yogis
  • Athletes

Generally,  you will be guided by people who know what they’re doing and how to help you.

What do I need to Bring?2020-07-31T16:41:52+00:00
  • Your open and adventurous mind
  • Warm clothes with lots of layers
  • Ski equipment
  • Yoga mat
  • More details upon registration 🙂
How athletic do I need to be?2020-07-12T19:12:21+00:00

You need to be willing and able to walk 5km along a mountain hiking trail or cross-country classic ski (or snowshoe) 5 km on a groomed trail with short steep ups and downs.

If you are concerned about the physical requirements, contact us and we can talk it through.

What will we be doing?2020-07-30T21:32:40+00:00

Know that our agenda shifts as we progress through the camp. The well being and safety of the group is the utmost priority, so changes happen due to weather conditions and forecasts. See the Journeyman Camp Activities (and a few surprises).

What is the agenda?2020-07-30T21:38:25+00:00

We have a basic agenda detailed in event section but you will receive more details upon registration and some of it is TOP SECRET…

AND

Disclaimer: We have key activities planned for your trip, but we firmly believe that anything can happen and plans can change! No matter what, we are committed to providing you with the best experiences you could possibly have.

Okay…how much?2020-07-30T21:52:22+00:00

X Camp is an all-inclusive camp, and your lodging, food, activities, and laboratory tests will all be included in the price of $1000 and up depending on room selection.

I’m in! What’s next?2020-07-30T21:50:39+00:00
After you book your spot on the site, we will follow up with a phone call to introduce ourselves and make sure you are clear about what’s needed and to answer any questions you may have. The camp starts as soon as you register and we are here to ensure we have an awesome experience together.

WINTER
CAMP
BOOKING

Postponed – Dated TBD

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