The Way of the Elk

Elk Tracking & Survival Skills in the High Country

Cascade Mountains, Washington State

September 1st-6th 2025

Embark on a True Wild Adventure!

Step into the high country where elk roam, fires crackle, and every sound echoes a deeper knowing. This is not a workshop — it’s a rite of return. Learn to move with the land, track like a tribe, and rekindle the ancestral memory of what it means to survive, thrive, and belong.

What’s Included:

6 days / 5 nights of immersive backcountry experience in Eastern Washington

  1. Daily Navigation skill, Track Elk, deer, bear, find beds, trails/ highways, wallows, and scat

  2. Learn elk calls with bugles cow mews, grunts, and silence

  3. Primitive survival skill instruction: fire by friction, shelter building, water sourcing

  4. Land-based mindfulness , navigation, guided sit spots and move through terrain thermals and wind

  5. Campfire meals (ancestral-style cooking: Jerky, pemmican, fresh wild caught salmon, stews, foraged foods)

  6. Group integration + evening circles and cultivate mental resilience and deep connection to the land

  7. Access to private group chat for coordination & preparation

Guided by Experts: Our seasoned guides are knowledgeable woodsmen with decades of experience in the field. They’ll help you navigate the terrain, track elk, and share tips to improve your shot.

Wilderness Adventure: The hunt takes place in the pristine backcountry, Expect dense forests, scenic alpine lakes, and an abundance of wildlife.

Traditional Archery Focus: We emphasize the art of traditional archery, focusing on skill, patience, and a deep respect for the craft.

After the Immersion: Join the Real Hunt:

Following the immersion week, We’ll be hunting in the same country from Sept 7th-20th . Serious students and alumni are invited to join me for hunting, and meat packing, or simply to experience the hunt first hand. This is a rare chance to shadow a deep elk hunt , applying the skills you just learned. Whos this for?

Hunters preparing for backcountry elk season

Wilderness enthusiast craving ancestral skills

Those ready to be transformed by the land

Cost $1,100

Includes instruction, all meals, gear, and firewood

4 spots only

This is not a guided hunt this is an immersion in presence, patience and preparation - the way our ancestors lived and hunted…

After the Immersion

By the end of this 6-day journey, you’ll have built the skills, awareness, and presence needed to move through the wild with confidence and respect — like the elk you’ve tracked.

Participants who complete this immersion will be invited to join an optional, fully self-supported elk hunt in mid-September.
This hunt is not guided — it’s a continuation of the path, applying what you've learned in real time alongside fellow initiates of the wild.

Details and logistics for the hunt will be shared privately after the immersion.

What you’ll need:

Back Country Gear: (we’ll provide a recommended gear list after registration).

Appropriate Clothing: Prepare for variable weather conditions, including rain, snow, and fluctuating temperatures. Be sure to dress in layers and bring sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Physical Fitness: This Immersion takes place in rugged terrain, so we recommend participants be in good physical condition to handle the challenging conditions.

Cascade Mountains

Spaces for this unique hunt are limited. If you are ready for the adventure of a lifetime, don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you are a seasoned traditional archer or just starting out, this hunt will push your skills to new heights and immerse you in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

 FAQ

  • We meet in Enum Claw, WA at a Breakfast Cafe at 8 AM- For those Interested in having their last meal outside of the forest with us. Afterwards we roll out at 9 A.M.

  • The Closest Airport is Tacoma-Seatle Airport. At this time, we do not offer airport pick up or drop off. However, We do put everyone in a group chat upon registration so that participants can organize carpooling or ride sharing. We will be about 1 hour from the airport. Make sure to plan ahead to iether come a day earlier or arrive on an early flight.

  • Each Participant is encouraged to bring their own snacks on top of the 3 meals a day they will be given. We will mostly be eating an organic carnivore diet.

  • Due to the nature of this immersive experience and the preparation involved, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds. Your commitment holds space not only for yourself, but for the integrity of the event we’re creating.

  • Participants will be given a list upon registration.

  • No we will be deep in the woods ~ About 1.5 hours away from any connection.

    We do carry a satalite phone for emergency calls only.