enter the ‘rugged beauty’ of nevada’s black rock desert…no tour buses…no souvenir shops…no cell reception…no billboards…no industrial noise…no neon lights…no paved roads…

the journey begins…into the wild…into the unknown…into one of america’s most desolate…remote…forgotten places…

on this journey of wilderness solitude…wilderness reflection…wilderness communion…

you will share the land with wild horses…bighorn sheep…reptiles…emigrant trails…ghost towns…and your forgotten self…

hear the rhythms of your heartbeat…hear gravel crunch beneath your feet…yes…it’s that quiet…smell the aroma of endless sage…be enchanted by the sheer expansiveness of the playa… when nature’s lights go out…hear coyotes yelp and desert winds ruffle… spend your nights under the milky way, stargazing yourself to sleep…

warm your soul to storytelling around campfires…cook with fire…feel the calm that comes from staring into our ancestor’s television…

did somebody say ‘thermal healing’…be guided to hidden…mysterious…soakable hot springs tucked in black rock’s outback…yes…its okay to sedate the nervous system…healing the body is necessary for letting the magic of nature in…

gino uses a variety of inner journey experiences to deepen your contact with your wild self…exercises in deep relaxation…visualization…guided imagery…symbolic expression…expressive movement…ancient wisdom of storytelling…desert survival skills…

to dig deeper into your wild self…ample time is given to explore nature alone…including an overnight solo…sunset to sunrise under the stars and moon in soul communion…gino stays nearby in support of your journey…

most questers have a longing to bring their journey with wild nature and their wild self… into their work…lives…relationships…and communities…gino prepares you for the return to ‘normal’ life…so that you not only sustain your wild self but also learn how to share your journey’s gifts with others…

prior to the desert quest…you will enter a thoughtful preparation process that involves guided soul-preparation activities that helps you clarify your intentions…you will also receive a camping gear list…

as for you…this is not for everybody…you may be physically uncomfortable…you may have to deal with wild critters…you might be uncomfortable with yourself with no distractions…whatever the case…you must take responsibility for yourself…you will also be expected to help out during the expedition…get fire wood…clean dishes… prepare meals…it’s a group effort…

as for your guide…dr gino borges has spent the past fifteen years exploring nevada’s backcountry…climbing mountains…hiking canyons…exploring basins…seeking out hot springs…learning the stories behind the places…he’s also received extensive training in desert survival skills and wilderness medicine.

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