The Path of the Four Fires
Year-long Rite of Passage for ages 13-17
Designed and led by globally recognized
youth mentor, wilderness rites guide, Camp Director Sean Ashcraft
🔥 A Rite of Passage for a Changing World
Not every young person is ready for this journey. But those who are—feel it in their bones.
They want something real.
A place to test themselves.
A path toward purpose.
A circle that sees them.
A fire to stand around that asks them to burn brighter than they’ve ever dared.
The Path of the Four Fires is a yearlong rite of passage, weaving wilderness immersion, cross-cultural exploration, deep mentorship, and sacred ceremony. Spanning four seasons and five elemental stages, youth travel from the forests of Vermont to the cenotes of Mexico, the red rock of the Southwest, and the glaciated volcanoes and rainforests of Ecuador.
They emerge not just transformed—but initiated.
🛠What to Expect
Small Cohort: Intimate groups of 15 participants
Full-Year Mentorship: Continuous cohort guidance, integration support, and parent threshold circles
Seasonal Alignment: Programs timed for optimal weather and emotional resonance
Impactful Finale: Teens summit ice-capped Andean peaks, step into Amazonian ecology, and conclude with rites of ceremony and service
🌿 Why It Matters
Today’s teens seek real-world challenge, trusted mentorship, and transformative growth. The Path of the Four Fires offers exactly that: a multi-stage journey over twelve months that culminates in a sacred high-altitude expedition to Ecuador’s glaciated Andean volcanoes, followed by deep rainforest immersion and ecological service.
Each stage builds emotional maturity, resilience, leadership, and purpose—all anchored in wilderness, community, and ancestral ceremony.
