WALKS OF GRATITUDE
"Let him who would move the world first move himself" - Socrates
INTENTION
Day 1: Disengagement, Grounding and Reengaging
Day 2: Partner Walk. Enquiry and Reflection
Day 3: Solo walk. Going within
Day 4: Group walk. Cleansing ceremony
Day 5: Anchoring on the beach. Footsteps of intent. Re-entering.
OTTER TRAIL UPCOMING DATES
15 February 2022 - SOLD OUT
29 July 2022 - FATHERS with SONS Walk
PRICE INCLUDES: Trail fee (4xOvernight Hut) and hike facilitator
PRICE EXCLUDES: Food and transportation. This can be included at an additional cost. Please send us an email with your preferences (shoshinwalks@gmail.com)
FULL PROGRAM
DAY 1
Drive to Natures Valley (De Vasselot rest Camp). 9am meet. Transfer to Stormsriver provided.
4.8km walk to Ngubu.
DAY 2
7.9km to Scott.
DAY 3
7.7km to Oakhurst.
DAY 4
13.8km to Andre (10km to Stormsriver, crossing planned for 3-4pm).
DAY 5
10.8km to De Vasselot.
PACKING GUIDELINES
A decent sleeping bag is recommended, as well as rain gear and comfortable waterproof shoes.
Hat and sunblock.
Warm clothes
Water bottle
A walking stick could come in handy.
We will carry a first aid kit.
The hike is fully self-catered.
We will provide a suggested packing list timeously.
THE OTTER TRAIL
The Otter trail is officially the oldest and undoubtedly the most iconic hiking trail in South Africa. The trail, which runs along the spectacular coastline between the Storms River mouth and Nature’s Valley, was opened in 1968 and is considered one of the finest multi-day trails in the world. It is named after the shy, mostly nocturnal, Cape Clawless Otter which inhabits the estuaries and streams of the South African coast.
Process work
Clive and Pieter are tourism professionals and hiking enthusiasts. They are also fans of process work learned in the Entrepreneurs' Organization and the Mankind Project. As such, a gentle but powerful daily process of mindfulness and setting intention will be followed in the morning and evenings. This will require respecting technology abstinence at mealtimes and full engagement with the group work.
FITNESS and AGE RESTRICTIONS
The Otter is a tough but rewarding walk. You will be carrying 10-15kgs of gear so it is recommended to do some hiking with your backpack leading up to the walk. A couple of hikes up Lions Head weekly (one with a heavyish backpack) should do it. Also note that there are a couple of tricky sections and the river crossing can be quite hairy. It's all part of the adventure though, should it be too taxing there are emergency exits out of the route. Due to the physical demands of the Otter Trail, the following age restrictions are in place:
Minimum age 12 years; maximum age 65 years.
SIGN UP AND PAYMENT
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to participate. Balance of payment required 30 days before the event. Should you be unable to come on the walk due to personal reasons, we will endeavor to fill your spot with a like-minded individual and facilitate a refund.