If you're here on the Monterey Peninsula, you've got a front-row seat to something powerful.
Our local events are where we step into the wild together—building brotherhood, pushing comfort zones, and reconnecting with the parts of ourselves we've buried under the grind.
Nothing replaces real brotherhood, shoulder to shoulder, stepping out of the social matrix back into the wild.
Both of these experiences—Fire & Ice and Saturday Hikes—are designed to give you a real taste of what we do on our 3-day nature excursions. You'll feel what it's like to be witnessed, to challenge yourself, and to walk away lighter and elevated.
This is where transformation starts.
Free Fire & Ice: An Experience That Breaks You Open
Brotherhood. Cold plunge. Fire ceremony & Tacos =)
Here's what most men don't realize: comfort is the enemy of growth.
You've been optimizing because the grind is no longer sustainable. Listening, educating reading, Trying to think your way into health on optimization . But transformation doesn't happen in your head—it happens in your body.
Fire & Ice is a free monthly evening gathering at Asilomar State Beach:
Shock your nervous system awake through cold exposure
Burn away what's been holding you back in the fire ceremony
Experience the power of being witnessed by other men doing the work
This isn't a wellness retreat. It's a chance to reclaim yourself.
What You'll Experience At Fire and Ice:
Cold Plunge: Breathwork + ocean to reset your stress response
Fire Ceremony Write it down. Speak it out. Burn it away.
Integration Circle Process what just happened with men who get it. A chance to process what surfaced and leave with clarity and calm.
A shared meal: The community that fights together feasts together, food is a universal language. Tacos doubly ☺
You'll Leave, Clearer. Connected. And Full
Who This Is For:
Men ready to step beyond their comfort zone
Men who want to experience what's possible in a 3-day immersion
Men seeking brotherhood, not just content
Who This Is Not For:
Men looking for a casual hangout without depth
Men not willing to be uncomfortable
Men who think they have it all figured out
Logistics:
When: 6pm-9pm, see registration form for upcoming dates
Where: Asilomar State Beach
Pacific Grove California (exact location provided upon registration)
Cost: Pay what you want (suggested donation: $20-$30 to cover tacos, fire wood, and value brought
What to Bring: Warm cloths, Swim trunks, towel, journal, drinking water, open mind
Saturday Hike Experience: Move Your Body. Clear Your Head.
Monthly hikes for men who need to get out of their own way
Most men are stuck in their heads.
Saturday Hikes is your chance to move your body, clear your mind, and connect with other men who are navigating the same terrain—career pressure, relationship challenges, finding purpose beyond the grind and trying to force authentic connections with other men.
It can be so hard to make male friends as an adult
Once a month. Different trail. Different conversation.
This isn't just a hike. It's a preview of what we do on our 3-day nature excursions—walking through the wild, having real conversations, and finding clarity in movement.
1-3 hour hike through Garland Regional park in Carmel Valley California
No agenda. Just presence, movement, and real talk.
Open to all levels—we adjust pace to the group
Some guys come once. Some guys come every month. There's no commitment—just show up when you need it.
You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to show up.
Who This Is For:
Men craving connection and clarity
Men who want a taste of nature immersion before committing to a 3-day excursion
Men ready to be real with other men
Who This Is Not For:
Men looking for a purely casual walk with no personal reflection
Men not interested in exploring deeper work down the line
Logistics:
When: Monthly on Saturdays- 12pm -3pm
Where: Local to Monterey County, California (trail location sent upon registration)
Cost: Free (donations welcome to support BTW Scholarship and community)
What to Bring: Water, comfortable shoes, hiking poles & swim suit. Rucking is optional to prepare for backpacking excursion if that is a goal and willingness to connect
Nick Villareal, Transformation Coach
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