Phoenix Program Snowy Mtns

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THE PHOENIX PROGRAM (2 - 5 Days)

"The Phoenix Program: Closing the Gap Between Potential and Performance”

Rise. Rebuild. Become.

A 2-5 Day Personal Transformation Experience in the Snowy Mountains

The Experience

Set against the spectacular backdrop of Australia's Snowy Mountains, this immersive 2 day-day experience combines personal development, leadership training, group mentoring, reflection, and a challenging wilderness trek (if you add Phoenix Program + 3 days).

The mountain becomes the metaphor.

The climb becomes the lesson.

The journey becomes the catalyst.

Participants are guided through a structured process that helps them:

• Understand where they are currently in life.
• Identify what is holding them back.
• Clarify where they genuinely want to go.
• Develop practical strategies to close the gap.
• Build resilience and self-belief.
• Create a personal action plan for lasting change.

Day One: Arrival ..to Discover.................Pick up Canberra to Hotel

Understanding Your Starting Point

Transformation begins with honesty.

Through facilitated workshops and guided discussions, participants explore:

• Personal values
• Beliefs and mindset
• Identity
• Limiting patterns
• Sources of stress and frustration
• Life satisfaction and fulfilment

This is where participants gain clarity about the reality of where they are today.

Not where they wish they were.

Not where others expect them to be.

But where they actually are.

Because you cannot navigate to a destination without first knowing your starting point.

Day Two: Design Creating the Roadmap

Once clarity is established, participants begin designing their future.

This phase focuses on:

• Vision creation
• Goal setting
• Personal accountability
• Decision-making
• Resilience building
• Overcoming fear and self-sabotage

Participants learn practical tools drawn from psychology, leadership development, coaching, behavioural science, and human performance.

The focus is simple:

How do you close the gap between intention and action?

What You'll Leave With

Participants complete the program with:

✓ A clear understanding of where they are today

✓ A compelling vision for where they want to go

✓ A practical roadmap for achieving it

✓ Tools to manage stress and adversity

✓ Greater resilience and confidence

✓ A supportive network of like-minded individuals

✓ A renewed sense of purpose and direction

 

Who Is This For?

The Phoenix Program is designed for anyone who feels there is more available in life and wants the tools to achieve it.

This includes:

• Business owners
• Emerging leaders
• Professionals
• Parents
• Veterans
• Athletes
• Young adults
• Individuals navigating change or transition

No prior hiking experience is required, only a willingness to challenge yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT Package Inclusions

 Our adventure package includes:

• 3 Month training and preparation program (refer to tab for details)
• Masters qualified Leadership (refer to tab for details)
• Full course Material
• Full vehicle support 
• All Hotel accommodation and campsite tents and fees (field activity)
• Breakfasts and Dinners
• Certificate of completion
• Pick up Canbera to Jindabyne and return
• Subject to accessibility, GPS Spot tracking updates which enables family and friends to follow your journey along the Camino. 

 

Adventure Package Exclusions

The following personal items and expenses are not included in this adventure package. 

• Travel Expenses:
  • Domestic airfares 
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Personal expenses including lunches, snacks and refreshments
• Trekking Equipment:
  • Day pack
  • Waterpack/bladder
  • Personal items:
    • trekking boots and premium trekking socks
    • appropriate clothing, footwear and hat
    • toiletries and towel
    • Basic personal first-aid kit, including pharmaceutical items

Note: a comprehensive equipment checklist is provided to participants, upon receipt of the deposit and prior to commencing the training program.

• Medical Expenses:
  • Pre trek preparation and associated medical costs (including, but not limited to obtaining medical clearance, required prior to commencing the training program)

 

Pricing

Our Phoenix Snowy Mtn Event package is priced at $2000 aud. Please refer to the inclusions and exclusions tabs for full details. 

Accommodation Upgrades:

The following upgrades are available for travellers who prefer to have private accommodation for the entire journey rather than the dormitory style accommodation, which is included in the package price:  

• twin share room - a total surcharge of $120AUD per person is applied to the package price on the final invoice
• single room - a total surcharge of $560AUD is applied to the package price on the final invoice

​Twin share or Single accommodation upgrades can be specified under "special requests" on the booking form or by contacting us at least 6 weeks prior to your departure

 

Leadership

Our Phoenix facilitation leaders ensure participant safety and guidence through a structured process that delivers a unique experiential journey supporting participants to:

• Understand where they are currently in life.
• Identify what is holding them back.
• Clarify where they genuinely want to go.
• Develop practical strategies to close the gap.
• Build resilience and self-belief.
• Create a personal action plan for lasting change.

• Providing individual motivation and encouragement (including pre-trek training advice)
• Creating opportunities for team cohesion
• Recognising and rewarding individual achievements on completion (including certificate of completion)

 

Program

The Phoenix Program + Trek Experience

"The Phoenix Program: From Insight to Action"

Applying the Lessons in Real Time

One of the challenges with many personal development programs is that participants leave inspired but struggle to apply what they have learned once they return to everyday life.

The Phoenix Program is different.

The mountain becomes the classroom.

The trail becomes the teacher.

The challenge becomes the application.

Participants do not simply discuss resilience, accountability, decision-making, teamwork, and perseverance—they experience them firsthand in an environment that provides immediate feedback.

Every ascent, every obstacle, every weather change, and every moment of fatigue becomes an opportunity to practice the principles learned throughout the program.

 

Itinerary:     

Day One: Arrival ..to Discover 20th Nov

Pick up Canberra to Hotel overnight

Understanding Your Starting Point

Day Two: Design 21st Nov

Creating the Roadmap, Hotel overnight

Once clarity is established, participants begin designing their future.

PART TWO APPLYING THE LEARNINGS

 

Day Three: 22nd Nov, The Climb and the trek start 10.5km (applying the learning) 

The Mountain Doesn't Care About Excuses

On this day, participants undertake the start of a challenging 3day trek through the Snowy Mountains.

The mountain provides the ultimate classroom.

Day 4: 23rd Nov, From Awareness to Action Approx 14km

Lake Albina – Mount Townsend – Mount Kosciuszko – Rawson Pass – Cootapatamba Hut

Distance: Approximately 14km

Day four is where theory becomes reality.

Following the morning workshop sessions focused on goal setting, overcoming barriers, self-leadership, and closing the gap between intention and action, participants embark on a challenging alpine journey through some of Australia's most spectacular high-country terrain.

The route traverses:

• Lake Albina
• Mount Townsend
• Mount Kosciuszko
• Rawson Pass
• Cootapatamba Hut

Throughout the day participants are challenged to apply the principles explored during the program.

Day 5: 24th Nov, Consolidation and Commitment Approx 12km

Cootapatamba Hut – Rawson Pass – Charlotte Pass to Hotel

Distance: Approximately 12km

The final day focuses on integration.

By this stage participants have accumulated several days of learning, reflection, challenge, and achievement.

The Final Debrief overnight in Hotel 25th Nov

Before departure, participants complete a personal action plan designed to ensure the lessons learned on the mountain transfer into everyday life.

Each participant leaves with:

• A clear vision of their future direction
• Defined personal and professional goals
• Practical strategies for overcoming barriers
• Increased confidence and resilience
• A commitment plan for ongoing growth

Check out of hotel 26th Nov 

 

 

Training & Preparation

Our Spirit have the best safety and success record of any adventure company. We attribute much of our unrivalled track record to our pre-trek training and preparation programs, which include:

• Camino specific 3 month exercise program and nutrition advice - designed and monitored by our team of qualified exercise physiologists
• Personal equipment and training advice
  • Quality trekking equipment available from our online shop (free delivery with orders over $100)
• Recommended training buskwalks throughout Australia
• Clear instructions, travel advice, supporting documentation and timely communication leading up to the event

 

Considerations

Our Spirit holds current public liability insurance and maintains comprehensive risk management procedures for all our adventures as part of our standard business practice. Our extreme adventures experience and our safety and success record is unrivalled by any other company, however there are still some things which you should take into consideration prior to booking.

• It is recommended that each person joining the party be physically prepared by the time of departure. An exercise program, including training walks and nutritional advice are included in the program.
• There are several sessions within the program that require training with full packs, (that is the backpack and all equipment you intend to use on the trek). By wearing or breaking in your hiking boots (aided by our specifically designed premium trekking socks), you will minimise the risk of blisters and unnecessary sweat problems if they can be addressed prior to commencing the trek. 

 

 

Booking Information

We recommend that you make your booking for this adventure at least 3 months prior to the departure date to ensure you have adequate time for the physical preparation that is required. Bookings generally close 1 month prior to departure when accommodation along the Camino is finalised.

During the booking process, you will be required to submit your contact details as well as personal information about your health, any conditions or prescribed medications you take; your current fitness levels (including your height, weight, activity) and your emergency contact person's details.

Additionally, you will be required to check all items on the terms and conditions section of the booking form. If you are under 18 years of age, you will also be required to enter the details of a consenting adult who will receive a copy of the form.

A non-refundable deposit of 10% is required to secure your booking with the final balance due 30 days prior to departure.

Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you an email with instructions and important information that you will need to prepare for this adventure. Alternatively, please let us know if you prefer to receive the preparatory documents on a USB stick and we will post them to you.

IMPORTANT: Exclusive group bookings and group discounts are available by negotiation. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

 

More Information

CONTACT US NOW if you would like more information about this adventure.

• Invite one of our highly qualified leaders to deliver a unique history presentation and insight into the Camino journey to your group
• Discuss your individual or group requirements
• Have your adventure specific questions answered by one of our experienced leaders.
• Request contact details for clients who have trekked with Our Spirit and are willing to discuss their experience with you.

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Dates 20th Nov to 26th Nov

Exclusive group treks (minimum 10 participants), to suit your preferred travel dates are available on request.

 

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