Accolades

"Very few times in my life will I be able to say that one moment of time, a few days, has transforme...

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Land and Indigenous Peoples Acknowledgment

Our home base and course areas are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Coast Miwok people nea...

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Mission and Values

At Wilderness Reflections, we believe that finding sanctuary and connection in the natural world is...

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Who We Are

Aaron Bartley is a nature-oriented rites of passage guide, UC California Naturalist, and teaching gu...

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How We Work

Left untended, the hectic pace of 21st century life leads most people away from connection—to self...

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Our guides come from many backgrounds and walks of life and all are deeply called to this work. While it is a profession and we approach it with focus and professionalism, it is also a deep calling and major element of what brings our lives purpose, meaning and joy. All of our guides are trained in the many aspects of our work. Additionally, we are all trained and maintain certification as Wilderness First Responders and are proud of our excellent safety record.