Straight Answers
Expeditions range from 3 to 7 days on the ground, with some brief preparation and integration work before your trip. We'll walk through specifics on the call so you know exactly what you're committing to.
Guided wilderness immersion, leadership work, brotherhood with vetted men, and a structured framework for a complete transformation in your life. Further breakdown happens on the call.
Expeditions range from $3500 to $7500 which includes meals, event transportation, applicable lodging, location permits, and specific mission gear.
These are professionally staffed trips, with near hour-by-hour programming to help you discover your greatest version. More details will be provided on your call.
Some men, but not all. We are able to quickly determine if you are a fit, and will let you know quickly either way.
RISE events hold a unique place in the outdoor based/personal development/personal growth space, therefore the men we approve are unique as well.
Men who are driven, accomplished, and honest about where they're stuck in life. They are also serious about doing the work to get unstuck.
Ages range from high 20's to 60's, and backgrounds vary. Some have outdoor experience, some have none.
The common denominator is desire and readiness for challenge, adventure, and a commitment to pursuing the greatest version of themselves.
No. It's a conversation.
We ask hard questions to understand if RISE is right for you. You ask us anything. Either side can decide it's not a fit—and that's a respected outcome. RISE is not for everyone, and we don't push anyone to "join".
There are more men looking to attend then there are spaces, so there is no need to pressure you.
After submitting your application you will be prompted to set up your 1:1 call with RISE HQ.
Your application will be reviewed before your call and we will ensure you are the type of man who will most benefit from attending.
If you are not aligned, we will let you know asap and cancel your appointment so your time is not wasted.
All expeditions are challenging. Some more than others.
Once selected, we will provide you with a timed fitness readiness test to perform at home so you know where you are currently. After that determination, we will help you prepare for the mission if/how needed.
*If you get winded going up a flight of stairs, you are going to have some work ahead of you.
Basic (traditional) outdoor/camping clothing, etc. will be required, though it will be minimal. Specific items (ie. personal tent, headlamp, waterproof gear bag, etc.) will be determined based on mission, time of year, and geographic region.
Gear lists will be provided a number of months out so you will have plenty of time to gather additional items you may need. Often times the majority of the gear needed will be provided by RISE.
The majority of the time on mission will be spent in remote locations, off the beaten path, and away from the public. It's safe to assume the majority of time will be off-grid where cell coverage will not be possible.
Satellite phones and emergency contact options will of course be available should they be necessary.
Yes, though only on our specific father/son designated missions.
He must be at least 16 years old, meet the same physical readiness standards, and interview with RISE HQ prior to being selected. He must also want to attend--if you are forcing him into it, that is a no-go.
Currently we hold about 3-4 per year, though there are various factors that contribute to scheduling.
If you have read this far into the site and these questions, then it's very likely RISE is calling you. Don't ignore it. Spaces fill quickly and we book out in advance.
Yes, of course it's possible. This isn't a boy-scout trip. You could get eaten by a bear. You could get bit by a diamondback. You could fall and twist an ankle.
That said, this is part of the fun of being with a group of like-minded, driven men. Imagine the stories and laughs we all will have around the fire that night telling stories about watching you try and outrun the wild buffalo.
In all seriousness, RISE coaches are trained in Wilderness First Aid & Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and even more importantly come with decades of operating in high-stress tactical operations, law enforcement, and overseas military combat experience, making them ready to respond quickly to any emergency on mission.
(This might just be the most important factor in selecting any guide you are entrusting in leading you into the wild).
Of course Garmin InReach, Satellite phones, and extensive preplanning for rapid response and evacuation are at the ready should any serious injuries or emergencies occur while on an expedition.