Little Mashel Falls, Pack Forest, Eatonville
If you are a grieving teen, age 13-18, this is a hike for you. It’s teens only so you will be others who get it about grief, have a chance to see how Wild Grief facilitates connecting with nature, your grief and each other. No previous hiking experience needed. We expect the hike to last at least 5 hours with time to honor our grief and soak up the beauty. Wild Grief hike leaders are trained in leading hikes safely and are certified in wilderness first aid. All Wild Grief programs are free of charge and we can help with gear if needed.
Wild Grief’s COVID Protocols will be in place. Due to COVID, we cannot provide transportation, so pick up and drop off will happen at the trailhead. We can provide gas cards if this is a barrier to participation. We will also be offering a simultaneous parent/guardian hike.
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What’s a grief hike? Every grief hike begins with an opening circle, an acknowledgement of who is here and who we are carrying in our hearts. Then we walk in silence for 10 minutes. Soon the group morphs and changes, forming small groupings or solitary walkers. Conversations can be deep or light, and there are times of walking with another in silence. We acknowledge that each of us is somewhere in our grief journey and are welcome. After our lunch break and there is another invitation to share as a group. We end with a closing circle.