800 Olowalu Village Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Up to 15 in group
July 13 - 18, 2025
About this Retreat
Lauren is the owner and head guide at Misfit Mountain Athletics. A former research scientist and teacher turned coach and guide, Lauren brings years of diverse adventure experience to the table. Her mission is to provide meaningful experiences for reflection and growth through time in the wilderness. She believes that everyone--from the wannabe adventurer to the most experienced adventure athlete--should have the opportunity to explore, learn and build community in the wild. When not coaching or guiding, Lauren spends her time ultrarunning, backpacking, adventure racing, mountaineering and traveling. You can see her in action on Discovery Channel's Season 16 of Naked and Afraid.
Born and raised on Maui, Jennie is a true outdoorswoman who has learned the importance of being able to provide for her family from the mountain to the sea. Fishing, hunting and gathering have always been a natural way of life for her. She carries on the traditions passed down to her from her family. She seeks adrenaline on the daily and enjoys showing other women that they are capable of anything! Jennie is a mom to 4 and a skilled canoer, surfer, hiker and adventurer. Jennie had the opportunity to demonstrate her outdoor skills, booming personality and unwavering spirit on Discovery Channel's Season 16 of Naked and Afraid.
Jennie is passionate about providing others a way to experience the beauty of her culture and island home. Her love of Maui--the people, the history, the breathtaking landscape--is the heartbeat behind this adventure retreat.
Growing up in a family of cyclists and mountaineers, adventure is embedded in Heather's DNA. She climbed her first mountain at age six and rode her first century ride at fourteen. She is now circling the globe to climb the famed Seven Summits and is a long-distance adventure cyclist for Jamis Bikes. Her mission is to usher more people into endurance sports; from teaching Brownie Scouts how to pack for a hike, to leading new adventurers on their first mountaineering expeditions and bikepacking journeys. Catch her on Season 16 of Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid.
Bud is a scientist, artist blacksmith, teacher and adventure guide who brings a wealth of knowledge to our retreats. Bud has spent a lifetime pursuing activities such as trail running, camping, hiking, mountain biking, triathlon, flyfishing and bushcraft. In addition to his strong leadership skills, Bud is a nurturing, attentive adventure guide who is passionate about helping others create life-fulfilling memories in the great outdoors. Through his patient guidance and calm demeanor, he encourages budding adventurers to feel confident in new experiences. He believes that we are always a student of our craft and as teachers, we are also learners.
Details of this retreat
Misfit Mountain Wilderness retreats are personal development experiences where you can spend time in a natural, remote setting and experience a range of outdoor activities like hiking, running, biking, camping, and foraging. We invite you to disconnect from daily life, reconnect with nature, and foster personal reflection and growth.
Retreat guests may pick and choose which activities they'd like to experience. We will accommodate all levels of fitness. At a minimum, participants should be comfortable with a 3-5 mile hike on unstable terrain.
Hiking: hikes will range from 1 mile to 5-6 miles, with the option of a longer, more strenuous hike to the top of the 10,000 ft summit of Haleakalā.
Running: if participants prefer running, all levels and distances are available and can be accommodated.
Biking: ride along Maui's north shore and experience all the views! Approximate distance is 10 miles.
Surfing: entry-level introduction to surfing will be available to those interested.
Cultural education, foraging and survival skills will be offered for all as well!
What makes this retreat unique?
This is a Hawaiian adventure that you'll find no place else. Our own guide Jennie is a Maui native who is excited to welcome us to her home island. With her help, we will experience Maui in a way that few others get to! Three of your guides (Lauren, Jennie and Heather) are survivalists who appeared together on Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid in the African outback. We can't wait to bring you all of our knowledge and experience to guide you on the adventure of a lifetime in Maui!