The
Wilderness Rite
A Modern Initiation Experience
April 16th – 19th, 2026 | Utah & Arizona
Adolescence to adulthood. It’s a journey that we all take but few of us make it with a trusted guide beside us. Positive initiation experiences have all but disappeared from western culture. That’s where we come in…
What is it?
- 4-day off-grid adventure in Southern Utah/Arizona with your kid
- Deliberately designed daily routes for independent exploration as you self-navigate
- Expert guides providing orientation each morning and reflective debriefs each evening
- World-class meals & hospitality at carefully selected campsites
- Remote location monitoring and emergency trail support via GPS beacons
- 4 distinct campfire talks led by mentors about the shift into adulthood
The perfect balance of independent exploration with the safety and wisdom of experienced guides. While you’ll navigate your own journey during the day, our team carefully crafts each route, prepares you for success, and iis there to create the context for your relationship-changing adventure.
Departing In:
The Wilderness Rite
A Modern Initiation Experience
April 16th – 19th, 2026 | Utah & Arizona
Adolescence to adulthood. It’s a journey that we all take but few of us make it with a trusted guide beside us. Positive initiation experiences have all but disappeared from western culture. That’s where we come in…
What is it?
- 4-day off-grid adventure in Southern Utah/Arizona with your kid
- Deliberately designed daily routes for independent exploration as you self-navigate
- Expert guides providing orientation each morning and reflective debriefs each evening
- World-class meals & hospitality at carefully selected campsites
- Remote location monitoring and emergency trail support via GPS beacons
- 4 distinct campfire talks led by mentors about the shift into adulthood
The perfect balance of independent exploration with the safety and wisdom of experienced guides. While you’ll navigate your own journey during the day, our team carefully crafts each route, prepares you for success, and iis there to create the context for your relationship-changing adventure.
Departing In:
Self-Navigated
Embrace Challenge
Secretly Safe
Nightly Talks
Fully Supported
Reserve Your Spot
UTV Trip Includes:
- Rental of current year Can-Am Maverick UTV
- Personal GPS tracking device with SOS Medical Evacuation capabilities
- Professional guides, chef, videographer and photographer
- Download link to professional photos and film shot on your trip
- All fuel
- Helmet rental (additional gear available as add-ons)
- Personalized swag kit with Wilderness beanie, mug, T-Shirt and more
- All food and alcoholic beverages
- All camp gear, tents, chairs, kitchen, etc. (excluding ground-pad, sleeping bag, and packable camp pillow)
- Entry fees
- 3% recreational fees for applicable National Park, National Forest and BLM land
UTV Trip Excludes:
- Travel to and from trip departure point
- All packing list items
DAY 01
- 11am meetup/pickup in Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hour van transport to the Fleet Warehouse meetup at 2:30pm MST in Washington, UT.
- Navigation instructions, belt change, tire change demo
- Packing and departure at guests own pace
- Map #1 handed out and 3-5hr ride on our way to Camp #1
- Dinner and fireside convo
DAY 02
- Breakfast & Trailside lunch prepped
- Map #2 handed out and explained along with daily objectives
- Dinner and fireside convo at Camp #2
DAY 03
- Breakfast & Trailside lunch prepped
- Map #3 handed out and explained along with daily objectives
- Dinner and fireside convo at Camp #3
DAY 04
- Breakfast & Trailside lunch prepped
- Map #4 handed out and explained along with daily objectives
- Arrival back at the Fleet Warehouse
Family UTV Packing List
For UTV drivers, pack all personal items into the provided 80L+ waterproof duffel bag, which will be loaded into your UTV. Ensure your ground pad and sleeping bag fit inside or have a separate waterproof bag for them.
Your luggage and any items you don’t wish to bring on the trail with you (IE: clean clothes for flights home), can be securely stored at staging and will be waiting for you at the end of the trip.
What are the age requirements?
• UTV Drivers must be 16+ years old with a valid driver’s license in your state/country.
• UTV passengers on Dads & Kids and Family trips can be 4-15 years of age.
• There is no maximum age limit, however good physical fitness is required on all trips.
I am a beginner rider, is this trip for me?
Beginner UTV drivers with no prior experience are well suited for this ride
I’m an experienced rider, will I be bored?
Absolutely not! We know what it’s like to be on a trip and feel like you can’t go as fast as you want so we’ve designed the trip to allow experienced riders to rip at the front of the pack and not have to worry about the rest of the group keeping up. And our lead guides are trained to ride just a bit faster than you 😉
Where do we sleep?
We provide one tent for individuals and larger tents for couples/families.
Where do we poop?
We have a very nice shovel on our chase trucks where you can dig a hole for your very own personal natural commode. Additionally, there are a few gas stations along the way as we resupply.
Can I bring a C-PAP machine?
Yes, if you have a portable C-PAP machine we can charge it nightly with the inverter on the chase truck.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, our talented chefs are happy to accommodate any dietary needs. Upon booking, you can note your specific dietary needs and we will contact you if we have any further questions.
Where do I pack my stuff and keep my luggage?
Our UTVs have storage space for all your personal items in the machine.
On all trips we can store additional luggage that you are not bringing on the ride securely at our staging location.
What if my family needs to get in touch with me?
They can email us at info@wildernesscollective.com and your lead guide will be notified of the emergency. We have a satellite phone and satellite text communicator with us at all times.
What if I get lost?
Every guest is provided with a personal SPOT GPS tracking device which we can use to locate them or trigger a search and rescue with the local SAR services.
What is your firearm policy?
Though you may be accustomed to camping with a personal firearm we have a no firearms policy on all our trips in accordance with our insurance policy guidelines. Please leave it at home.
What about recreational drugs?
Our company guidelines, our insurance policies, and our partners are committed to a drug-free environment on our trips whether legal or not.
i.e. Cannabis is now legal in California in plant and edible form but is still not allowed on our trips, per our insurance policy guidelines.
Weed is what gets stuck in your spokes. Dirt is the only drug you’ll need.
What if I get hurt?
- Should any minor injuries occur on the trip, we will have a comprehensive medical kit along
- Should any serious injury occur, we will take the support vehicle to the nearest town
- Should any life-threatening injury occur we will activate a helicopter medical evacuation through the Satellite Messaging Device
DON’T WORRY, we will have a sat phone with us at all times for inbound and outbound emergency communication with family. All Wilderness trips have been device-free since we started. This means we’ll let your phone take the weekend off in this secure environment.
This is intentional to ensure that you get to experience a unique distraction-free experience and is always a highlight of the guests. Oh and don’t bring your camera either, we’ll be capturing all the photos so you can just enjoy the experience. #trustus
1. Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or rescheduling requests initiated by the participant must be received in writing to Wilderness Collective. The following terms apply:
- 60 or more days before the tour start date: All payments made (including deposit and balance) will be issued as a credit to be applied toward a future Wilderness Collective tour. This credit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issue.
- 59 days or fewer before the tour start date: All payments made (including deposit and balance) are non-refundable and non-creditable. No credits or refunds will be issued.
Because unexpected events can occur, Wilderness Collective strongly recommends that all participants obtain independent travel insurance with trip cancellation, travel medical, and emergency evacuation coverage (e.g., World Nomads, Allianz, Travel Guard) to protect against loss. Participants are financially responsible for any costs associated with medical care or evacuation.
Cancellations initiated by Wilderness Collective due to circumstances beyond our control—including but not limited to fires, weather, terrorism, civil strife, floods, earthquakes, or other natural catastrophes—will result in the full amount of payments made being credited toward a future Wilderness Collective tour.
2. Refunds & Unused Services
- No refunds will be provided for any unused portion of a trip once the trip begins, including if you leave a trip early for any reason or are removed from a trip.
- Trip pricing is a package cost; refunds and credits are not available for services not used.
- There are no exceptions to this cancellation and refund policy, including for weather, terrorism, civil strife, personal, family, or medical emergencies, or other circumstances beyond our control.
3. Participant Expenses & Responsibilities
- Wilderness Collective is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparing for a trip (e.g., nonrefundable air tickets, equipment purchases, etc.) or for additional arrangements before or after a tour.
- This policy applies whether the tour is altered, modified, or canceled by us or by you for any reason.
4. Pricing & Discounts
- From time to time, Wilderness Collective may offer reduced pricing on certain products or services.
- Reduced pricing applies only to new bookings. Existing bookings with deposits or payments already received are not eligible for reduced pricing.
5. Minimum Group Size Requirement
- All trips require a minimum number of participants.
- If your trip does not meet this minimum, you will be notified and offered alternative departure dates.
- Because trips may be canceled for insufficient sign-ups, we recommend purchasing refundable air tickets or waiting until Wilderness Collective confirms your trip (approximately 3 months prior to departure).
6. Payment Terms
Final balances are due 60 days prior to departure and will be charged to the card on file at that time.
