WHERE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE MEETS INNER CLARITY
FRI 14TH - SUN 16TH NOVEMBER 2025
This weekend is more than a hike in the fells — it’s a chance to step back, strip things down, and explore what really matters. On the slopes of Blencathra, the outward challenge of the mountain runs alongside the inward work of reflection. Each step on the ridge becomes a way to look at your own story - what to release from the past, how to act with clarity in the present, and how to shape a future that feels true. Together we’ll move, breathe, journal, and share by the fire — finding strength in the landscape, in each other, and in the wild within.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
PRACTICAL TOOLS & MOUNTAIN MOMENTS TO GROUND AND INSPIRE
This retreat isn’t about luxury, it’s about returning to what matters. Mornings begin with the light on the fells and time to move, stretch, and breathe. Days are shaped by steady climbs, the rhythm of boots on stone, and space to pause along the way. Between time outdoors, you’ll explore practical tools for reflection, journaling, breathwork, mapping your next steps, and open space for honest conversation. Meals are simple, nourishing, and shared around the table, where stories and laughter flow easily. By the close of the weekend, you’ll have walked far through the hills, seen yourself with greater clarity, and felt the strength that comes from living simply and in good company.
WHO ARE WE?
THREE PATHS, ONE PURPOSE
We are three people with different stories, but one shared purpose. Each of us has faced our own struggles, times when life pressed hard, when the mind felt heavy, when we had to dig deep to keep moving forward. Those challenges shaped us, not by breaking us down, but by forcing us to get to know ourselves more honestly. Out of that raw work came strength, clarity, and a sense of direction that is carried into this retreat.
- STEPHEN -
Stephen Jack is the founder of Lone Wolf Vision — a retreat leader, endurance coach, and former British Army Physical Training & Rehabilitation Instructor who blends mountain challenge with practical inner-work tools. He creates experiences that test resilience while building clarity, confidence, and connection.
Experience
- 20+ years in exercise, sport, endurance, meditation, and holistic wellbeing
- 7 years as an Army Physical Training Instructor & 5 years as an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor
- Rehabilitation programmes delivered in challenging environments including Kenya and UK military settings
- Retreat leader and wellbeing programme facilitator in the UK and Spanish Pyrenees
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning — First Class
- Foundation Degree in Sport Health & Fitness — Distinction
- HND in Sports & Exercise Sciences (Coaching & Teaching)
- UK Athletics Performance Coach & Level 2 Triathlon Coach
- 200-hr Yoga Teacher (trained in Rishikesh, India), Meditation Instructor, Mindfulness Practitioner
- CBT Life Coach Certification; Sound Therapy & Sound Healing certification
Achievements
- Bob Graham Round in 17:30; podiums & wins in endurance events
- Captain of the Army Duathlon Team; Inter-Service podium finishes
- Weardale Way Fastest Known Time; extensive ice and rock climbing
- Ran 3-week rehabilitation courses within the British Military, including the UK Special Forces catchment, integrating mindfulness into recovery programmes
- 1,000+ hours of group coaching across health, fitness, mindfulness, and meditation
- Creator of the OHALE – 3 Steps to Freedom meditation course
- Featured on BBC’s Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes (mindfulness & meditation at Ushaw)
- Raised over £7,000 for charities in the last 4 years
- ANDY -
Andy Zair is an educator, coach, and mindfulness practitioner who blends nature, reflection, and practical coaching tools to help people build resilience, calm, and real-world confidence. With nearly two decades of experience across schools, community projects, and retreats, he creates spaces where people can pause, reflect, and take meaningful next steps.
Experience
- Head of School Relationships, The Living Project — leading purposeful wild adventures (2025–present)
- Founder, AZintuition — 1:1 coaching for clarity, calm, and resilience (2022–present)
- Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead, The Misbourne (2022–2025)
- Teacher of Mindfulness (.b programme, Mindfulness in Schools Project, 2017–2025)
- Former Head of Year & Geography Teacher, RGS High Wycombe
Qualifications
- Masters (MA) in Teaching Mindfulness (MBCT)
- ILM Level 5 Performance Coach
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT-Life), University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre
- Finding Peace in a Frantic World – Mindfulness Teacher, University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre
- Applied Use of Mindfulness for 7–11 Year Olds, British Mindfulness Institute
- 200+ hours of one-to-one and group coaching delivery
Achievements
- Nearly 20 years of experience supporting young people and adults through education, wellbeing, and coaching
- Designed and delivered mindfulness and resilience programmes across schools, communities, and retreats
- Specialist in values-led goal setting, mindful reflection, and resilience through challenge
- BEE -
- BEE -
Bethany (Bee) is a true mountain ninja with both Mountain Leader (ML) and Winter ML qualifications — serious kudos in the mountain world.
Bee has lived among some of the world’s great ranges — from the Scottish Highlands to the Japanese Alps — building a deep connection to wild places along the way.
Her passion isn’t only about climbing mountains: it’s about helping people trust themselves in challenging environments. Whether navigating steep terrain, facing tough weather, or exploring new landscapes, Bee’s leadership is rooted in safety, confidence, and inspiration.
She brings the skills, calm, and grit needed to make every journey into the fells both safe and transformative.
What unites us is the belief that the mountains, and the practices of reflection that go with them, can open the same doorway for you. This weekend is not just about hiking or sitting by the fire. It’s about stepping into an environment that strips away distraction, facing yourself with honesty, and discovering that the very struggles you’ve carried can become the foundations of purpose.
YOUR BASE CAMP
RUSTIC, WELCOMING AND SHARED
“This is not luxury, it’s something better. It’s a space that holds us together, gives us shelter, and lets the mountains remain the star of the show.”
At the foot of Blencathra, the mountains rise like guardians above the lodge. Step outside and you’re already in the wild — ridgelines beckon, valleys fall silent, and the air feels sharper, cleaner, alive. This is not just a place to stay, but a threshold: between the everyday and the elemental, between comfort inside and challenge just beyond the door.
INNER NAVIGATION
THREE STEPS - RELEASE | ACT | CREATE
The outward movement we take together, walking trails, climbing ridges, gathering around the fire, is seamlessly aligned with the inward movements that shape our lives. Over the course of the weekend, we use the mountain as a mirror for the inner path, exploring how our story unfolds across time.
THE WEEKEND TIMELINE
IS THIS WEEKEND FOR YOU?
FOR THOSE READY TO STRIP IT BACK
“We walk into the wild not to get lost, but to remember who we are.”
WEEKEND PRICE
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10% DISCOUNT
ONLY UNTIL 20th OCTOBER
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SECURE WITH £150 DEPOSIT
- All meals and accommodation included
- Guided fell hikes with a qualified Mountain Leader
- Retreat Support from 3 experienced Facilitators
- Leave with connection, and lasting inspiration
- Gain tools for clarity, balance, and renewed direction
ONLY £355
*Early Bird off valid on bookings made and deposit paid before October 20th. One discount per booking. Cannot be combined with other promotions unless stated. Standard cancellation terms apply*
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WEEKEND DETAILS
Everything you need to know before you join us at the foot of Blencathra.
- When: Friday 14th – Sunday 16th November 2025
- Where: Blencathra Field Studies Centre, CA12 4SG
- Arrival: From 4pm Friday
- Departure: Sunday by 12:30pm
- Accommodation: Shared bunk-style rooms with all linen provided (Airbnb link provided on booking)
- Group: 8–14 people (small, focused)
- Leaders: Stephen (inner work, yoga & endurance), Andy (mindfulness, mindset & coaching), Bee (Qualified Mountain Leader, female phenomenon, general ninja)
- 2 nights accommodation in shared, bunk-style rooms on the flanks of Blencathra
- Warm, comfortable beds with all linen
- All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch, plus light snacks
- Guided fell hikes with a qualified Mountain Leader and experienced facilitators
- Inner work: journaling, breathwork, life mapping, fire circles
- Tea, coffee, snacks; safety planning & group kit
- A little bit of magic…
- Travel to/from the lodge
- Personal insurance
- Hiking kit, warm/waterproof outer layers
- Towels & toiletries
- Optional café/coffee stops or extras
We want this experience to be accessible to most people with good general fitness and some familiarity with UK hillwalking.
- Expect to hike 5–6 hours with plenty of stops at an inclusive pace
- 600m of ascent from the start point; some steep sections
- Ascent via Halls Fell Ridge: airy in places, with short hands-on sections; bypass paths available
- Group will move together, with care, at a steady pace
- Motivated beginners to experienced hikers welcome
If conditions are too wet or windy, alternative routes will be used.
- Rustic, hearty, home-cooked meals
- Packed lunches & snacks
- Unlimited tea & coffee
- No alcohol: to keep the space inclusive and grounded
- Dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free) catered with notice
- Comfy clothes for basecamp
- Autumn hiking kit: layers, warm clothes, hat & gloves
- Waterproof jacket & trousers
- Hiking boots; day pack (carry waterproofs, lunch, water)
- Water bottles (1–2L)
- Journal & pen
- Headtorch
- Towel, toiletries, medication
- Optional: walking poles, sit-mat, snacks, earplugs
- Price: £395 pp (all-inclusive)
- Deposit: £150 to secure place
- Balance: £245 due by 3rd October 2025
- Payments: Card / bank transfer
- Cancellations: Full refund up to [date]; credit may be offered for later events. If we cancel (e.g., severe weather), full refund or transfer guaranteed.
- By car: Parking available onsite. Follow road through Scales, enter Blencathra FSC (signposted), bear right at the fork into Yonder End cottages car park.
- By train: Nearest station: Penrith “North Lakes” (25 mins to FSC)
- Car share: We’ll connect participants for ride-shares where possible
Ready to strip it back and step into the fells? Join us at the foot of Blencathra.
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