July 24-27th, 2025
Disconnect to reconnect!
Disconnect from your busy life; reconnect to your most authentic self in the raw beauty of nature and support of sisterhood.
SoulFire Spark is our beginner-to-intermediate level backpacking adventure, designed for those with no or little backpacking experience who are curious about what can be learned about ones self from carrying everything you need on your back for 4 days - 3 nights through the most stunning mountains.
This program is all about reconnecting with yourself - with your soul’s fire - through the natural challenges and joys of being in the wilderness. You’ll be led by two guides who are versed in the tandem flow of inner and outer journeys and who will support your unique journey with skills for mindfulness, awakening joy, deepening connection, and being deeply present in your life. Together we’ll discover the hidden-in-plain-sight lessons that the natural world generously offers us when we choose to spend time with ourselves and others in the great outdoors.
HIKE
4 days of hiking in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with two experienced guides!
CAMP
3 nights of camping with beautiful views!
YOGA
Daily yoga sessions to reconnect to your body!
MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness practices for connecting to your soul!
Come home to who you really are
with acceptance and love!
This backpacking trip is a unique opportunity to explore internal and external landscapes with like-minded women of all ages. We will dive into mountain lakes and deep conversations, belly laughs and awe-inspiring views. We will support each other up mountain passes and in wondering about our big life questions. We will explore what it means for each of us to set our soul on fire both over the course of the trip and in everyday life.
This trip is for you if you find yourself longing to come home to yourself through adventure, connection, presence, and play!
“The land knows you, even when you are lost.”
― Robin Wall Kimmerer
Want to learn more? Keep reading or set up a call with one of the leaders!
Included:
Four days / three nights of guided backpacking in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado (July 24-27th, 2025)
Three delicious meals each day
Daily morning yoga and mindfulness sessions
Abundant space to connect to yourself, others, and nature
All group gear (first aid, cooking gear, maps, water purification, etc.)
Campsite and permit fees
Daily guided group discussions and exercises to support your inner journey
Individualized support from a wilderness therapist and holistic physician/coach
“Tell me what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life.” - Mary Olive
Investment:
$825 ($250 deposit when you sign up)
5% goes towards Girl In The Wild’s free camps for youth and their mission to eradicating self-loathing for good!
We’re excited to collaborate with Girl In The Wild!
SoulFire supports this amazing confidence building camp for youth by donating 5% of every participant fee towards Girl In The Wild’s free camps.
Example Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet & Ground
Orientation and camp set up at the campground near the trailhead
Dinner and get to know each other
Opening ceremony
Day 2: Bring Light into the Dark
Morning yoga and meditation
Group - Shine light into the shadows of your inner world
Hike to camp one
Dinner & reflection time
Day 3: Essence Exploration & Commitment
Morning yoga and meditation
Group - Re-encounter and commit to your most authentic self
Hike to camp two
Dinner & reflection time
Day 4: Close & Fly
Morning yoga and meditation
Closing ceremony
Hike to trailhead
Goodbyes
Meet your leaders:
Carrie Magill, M.D., RYT-200
Carrie is a Transformational Coach with a passion to help people live their best lives. As a former Pediatrician also board certified in Holistic and Integrative Medicine, Carrie is also a certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, Mindfulness Based Eating Coach, 300-hour certified Yoga Instructor, Awakening Joy coach, and soul-dance instructor. When Carrie is not supporting others on their journeys home to themselves, she enjoys spending time with her four adult children and husband, thru-hiking, biking, and learning new things.
Zoe Vlastos, LPC
Zoe is a passionate psychotherapist and owner of SolVida Psychotherapy in Boulder, Colorado. She specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, eating disorder recovery, and anyone wanting to connect more deeply with the essence of who they truly are and create the life they really want to be living. She has a background in wilderness therapy, social justice counseling, emotion embodiment and conscious living practices, and eating disorder treatment. When not supporting others on their journeys, she enjoys creating community, spending time in the wilderness, baking muffins and soaking up as much sunshine as possible.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
Sample Day:
Sunrise: Yoga/Meditation + Daily Question/Quote
Breakfast
Pack-up
Group Discussion or Exercise
Hike (lunch on hike)
Midafternoon: Arrive at Camp
Set-up camp & chores
Dinner
Evening: Rest & Free time/Journaling
Bed & Stargazing
What our past participants are saying:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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We will be hiking a 10-15 mile loop in the rocky mountains within a 3-4 hour drive of Denver. We finalize our hiking destination based on permit availability, and will let you know our exact location closer to the program start.
We will be hiking at high elevation (10,000 to 12,000 feet). If you are coming from lower elevation we recommend you arrive a day or two early to acclimatize to the alltitude.
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You are responsible for transportation to and from the trailhead. On our sign-up form you can opt-in to connecting with other participants in order to coordinate carpooling!
Plan to arrive Thursday afternoon and depart Sunday afternoon. We will provide more details and exact timing closer to the trip.
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The trip will go ahead rain or shine! Part of the experience is learning to embrace the lessons nature provides for us regardless of the form in which they show up. Oh, and bring rain gear!
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All meals will be provided! Please plan to bring your own snacks and/or foods you cannot live without (for example, Zoe will be bringing extra chocolate for herself because it’s one of her essentials in life!).
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Plan to bring your own personal gear including: backpack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, clothing, and personal accessories.
You will be provided with a packing list prior to the trip.
We will provide all group gear (water purification, bear hang, stove, first aid, maps, etc).
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Every day we will deepen our experience by facilitating one mindfulness exercise and one group discussion, all of which are invitational and optional.
Mindfulness practices may include breath work, walking meditation, solo time in nature, positive journaling, connecting to the body, awakening joy exercises, and sitting meditation.
Group discussions will most likely be held in the morning (depending on weather) and will provide an opportunity to deepen connection with others. Topics will be determined by the trip’s unique participants and wilderness lessons.
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The main difference between the two SoulFire offerings is the level of challenge.
SoulFire Spark is our beginner-to-intermediate level trip for those who have never backpacked before or are new to backpacking. It is also designed for anyone who desires or needs a less physically challenging trip. SoulFire Spark is 4 days/3 nights.
SoulFire Flame is our intermediate-to-advanced level trip for those who have some backpacking experience and enjoy a bit of challenge. This trip is longer and more strenuous. SoulFire Flame is 5 days/4 nights.
We are happy to talk with you about which trip might be the best fit for you!
Still have questions? Set up a call with one of the leaders to learn more!
