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:
10 May 2021
21 May 2021 - SOLD OUT
04 June 2021 - MENS WALK (6 Spaces left)
25 July 2021
PRICE: R3950 per person
INCLUDES: Trail fee (4xOvernight Hut) and hike facilitator
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 Tsitsikamma Park Gate. 10am meet.
Disengagement, Grounding and Reengaging.
4.8km walk to Ngubu.
DAY 2
Partner Walk. Enquiry and Reflection.
7.9km to Scott.
DAY 3
Solo Walk. Going Within.
7.7km to Oakhurst.
DAY 4
Group walk. Cleansing ceremony.
13.8km to Andre (10km to Stormsriver, crossing planned for 3-4pm).
DAY 5
Anchoring on the beach. Footsteps of intent. Re-entering.
10.8km to De Vasselot. We will pass George Airport before 3pm. Back in Cape Town 9pm.
PACKING GUIDELINES
The weather is moderate, but it is winter, so a decent sleeping bag is recommended.
Rain gear and waterproof shoes are also normally a good idea in case of rain.
A walking stick could come in handy.
We will supply bags and tie binders for the river crossing. We will also carry a first aid kit.
And some earplugs for the snorers that might be wise.
The hike is fully self-catered, we will provide packing list timorously.
Process work
Clive and Pieter are tourism professionals and hiking enthusiasts. We 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
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. Its all part of the adventure though, should it be too taxing there are emergency exits out of the route.
SIGN UP AND PAYMENT
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to participate. Balance of payment required on 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.