Your spot is reserved.
A receipt and a confirmation email are on their way to your inbox with everything you need. We look forward to hitting the trail with you and your son.
Saturday, December 5 – Sunday, December 6, 2026
Meet at 9 AM Saturday · Meeting spot emailed before the trip
Back to our cars at 3 PM Sunday · One night together in a cabin
Please schedule a short intro call with Warren so he can answer your questions and learn a bit more about you before the trip.
Schedule Your Intro CallWe gather at Montgomery Bell State Park, just west of Nashville, and hike in together with full packs.
Fathers and sons learn to build shelters, start fires, cook over a fire, tie knots, and purify water, side by side.
Dinner over the fire and conversation about character and courage, then a night together in a cabin.
We hike out in the morning and are back at our cars by 3 PM.
- Warm clothes for 2 days, for both of you, including warm jackets
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes, already broken in
- Toiletries (wipes/toilet paper, hand sanitizer, toothbrush, etc.)
- Warm hats and gloves for a December night
A more detailed gear list will be sent ahead of the trip.
“Spend a weekend out in nature with the one who matters most.”
On December 5th, we head into the woods together.
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