This isn’t just a hike. It’s a ritual.

The purpose of this Awarehouse Excursion is to deepen your relationship with cold, with nature, and with the part of yourself that comes alive when structure falls away and the elements take the lead.

This is a chance to bring your practice off the mat, out of the plunge, and into the wild. To feel the earth beneath your feet. The water around your skin. To remember how much clarity lives in contrast.

Location: Difficult Run Stream Valley Trail | McLean, VA
8801 Georgetown Pike

🌲 What to Expect:

We’ll meet at the trailhead.
There will be hugs, laughter, and a shared breath to set our intentions.
From there, we hike in together—an easy, mindful trail winding through forest and alongside the water.

Once we arrive at the spot, we’ll ground and prep for cold exposure:
→ Breath.
→ Presence.
→ Patience.

You’ll enter the water gently. You’ll breathe with the river. You’ll let your system rise and soften.
Then you’ll emerge. You’ll rewarm. You’ll feel it: that electric, primal, peaceful reset.

We'll hike back slowly, sip something warm, laugh some more, and return to our cars by 11 AM—changed.

🔥 Notes for the Journey:

• Bring water shoes—there are slippery rocks and your feet will thank you.

• Pack a towel, warm layers, and a way to change post-dip.

• Feel free to bring snacks or a warm thermos for after.

• No dogs, no kids—this space is for you.

The hike is easy terrain: less than a mile in, just over two miles out—with gorgeous views of the run and the Potomac throughout.

Water temps will be brisk—mid to high 30s—but your breath is your anchor.

I’ll guide the journey, hold the group, and keep the container clear.
I won’t be getting in the water—but I’ll be right there, holding you in it.

Hosted by Bob Soulliere, Wim Hof Method Level 2 Instructor

Event is offered freely, as part of our shared practice.