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ALPHA — Backcountry Brotherhood
A L P H A

Four Days That Change
The Next Forty Years.

A private backcountry brotherhood for men pursuing faith, strength, clarity, and legacy.

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Application only · 12 spots · October 18–21, 2026
This is not a retreat.
It is a field test for the man you are becoming.
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Most men don't need
another podcast.
They don't need another framework. They don't need another room full of business cards. They need brothers. Men who sit across the fire, tell the truth, carry weight, pray hard, and refuse to let each other drift. That's what this is built for.
80%
of U.S. suicides are men (CDC)
46%
of business owners battle isolation
+30%
early-death risk from loneliness
What This Is

Three Simple Things.

The Trail

4 days. 3 nights. Great Smoky Mountains. October 18–21, 2026.

The Team

12 hand-selected men. No public sale. No open enrollment.

The Preparation

A 6-week virtual formation. One call a week before the mountain.

See If You Qualify
PNW Expedition — Sold Out

Receipts, Not Vibes.

Our first team sold out. Twelve men. Four days on trail. Six weeks of preparation. No discounts. No public push. No casual enrollment. The next team forms this fall.
12
Spots — That's It
4
Days On Trail
6
Week Formation
Aug 31
Applications Close
Who This Is For

Read This Honestly.

Apply if you

  • Pursue faith, strength, clarity, and legacy.
  • Will disconnect for four days.
  • Can commit to the six-week preparation.
  • Are ready for real conversations.
  • Want brotherhood, not networking.
  • Are willing to be tested.

Do not apply if you

  • Want comfort.
  • Want content without commitment.
  • Cannot disconnect.
  • Are looking for casual networking.
  • Collect experiences but avoid change.
  • Are not ready to be honest.
I Want To Be Considered
The Six-Week Formation

First The Team. Then The Mountain.

Before the trail, the team becomes a team. One virtual call a week — attendance required. We work the curriculum, set real goals, build accountability, and plan the mission together.

1

Identity

Who you are. Whose you are.

2

Brotherhood

Meet your team. Set real accountability.

3

Physical Prep

Train your body for the trail.

4

Vocation & Legacy

Your work. Your goals. Your impact.

5

Readiness

Gear, logistics, and the group mission plan.

6

Commissioning

Lock your intentions before step-off.

The Expedition

Here's How It Goes.

You fly in. We handle the ground game. The team gathers. Phones go away. The pace changes. Trail. Meals. Fire. Prayer. Strategy. Silence. Challenge. Brotherhood. Long enough to disconnect. Short enough to protect your calendar. Deep enough to remember.
What's Included

You Fly In. We Handle The Rest.

Included

  • Private shuttle transportation
  • All meals and camp food
  • Accommodations
  • Permits
  • Guided backcountry experience
  • Formal dinner and group experiences
  • Surprise activities
  • The 6-week virtual preparation
  • Ridgeline routes and backcountry camps
  • Fireside conversations

Your Responsibility

  • Flights to Knoxville or Asheville
  • Personal gear
  • Physical, mental, emotional prep
  • Showing up honestly
The Investment

Clear And Simple.

One investment covers the full experience once you arrive — transportation, meals, lodging, guides, permits, programming, and the six-week preparation. No payment is required to apply. If you're accepted, you'll get the next step to reserve your seat.

See You On The Mountain.

If this feels like what you've been looking for, watch the private invitation. If it still resonates, apply. If accepted, you'll get the next step to reserve your seat.
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