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From the 2025 Words from the Wild Trip to Costa Rica!
2026 Trips and Retreats:
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2027 Trips and Retreats:
Words from the Wild Thru-Hike of the West Highland Way, Scotland
May 13-23, 2027: This beginner friendly thru-hike is an ideal way to experience the beauty of Scotland’s Western Highlands!
Embark on one of the world’s most iconic long-distance walks as you journey through Scotland’s rugged heartlands on the legendary West Highland Way. This 96-mile trail takes you from the gentle lowlands outside Glasgow into soaring glens, pristine lochs, and the dramatic peaks of the highlands. Every day brings new landscapes, deeper immersion in nature, and a growing sense of accomplishment as you walk through some of Scotland’s most breathtaking terrain.
Along the way, you’ll experience the full sweep of the country’s natural beauty: the rolling farmlands of the south, the island-studded expanse of Loch Lomond, the vast emptiness of Rannoch Moor, and the towering presence of Glen Coe and Ben Nevis. Each stage offers its own rhythm – from quiet woodland paths to rugged rocky trails – creating a remarkable journey across shifting environments, ancient history, and timeless wilderness.
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Words from the Wild Trip to Iceland!
August 9-14th, 2027
Volcanoes, hot springs and geysers, ice caves and unforgettable mountain vistas, this summer adventure will take you to some of Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes. You’ll hike across glaciers, stand beneath towering waterfalls and eat like a Viking on this 6-day journey. Channel your adventurous spirit, pack your camera and prepare for the trip of a lifetime!
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WOMEN’S ONLY Trip to Mongolia Hiking, Nomad Culture and the Gobi Desert
September 5-13, 2027
This 9-day, 8-night trip in Mongolia offers a rich blend of cultural and natural experiences, starting in Ulaanbaatar before moving through Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Baga Gazriin Chulu, Yolyn Am, Bayazag, and Tsagaan Suvarga. Highlights include a visit to the Genghis Khan Complex, immersing in local culture through a Nomad Family Experience and dumpling making, hiking in Yolyn Am and to the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs, and concluding with a memorable camel ride in Bayanzag. This journey provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore Mongolia’s vast landscapes, from its historic monuments to its breathtaking natural wonders, ensuring a comprehensive and unforgettable adventure.
Scenes from Past Trips:
Learning to make tortillas traditionally in Costa Rica, 2025 
West Highland Way, Scotland 
Campsite view in Alaska, 2024 
Group Arenal Hike, Costa Rica 2025 
Loch Ness 360, Scotland 
West Highland Way 
Iceberg Margaritas, Alaska 2025 
Canyoneering, Costa Rica 2025 
Kenai Fords Hike, Alaska 2024 
West Highland Way, Scotland 
Nature Writing Workshop, Costa Rica 2025
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