Episode 83: Guiding the Grand Canyon Mastermind Group with Andrew Cross
“There’s something refreshing about just simplifying life to what you can put on your back.”
In this episode, Andrew Cross, a Backpacking Guide with All-Star Grand Canyon Tours, joins us to share his story and perspective from the Grand Canyon Mastermind Group. His goal is to facilitate experiences that introduce people to the power inherent within the wilderness, foster a connection with the natural world and one another, and create a desire to protect these beautiful places. Andrew also discusses:
2:00 - What it’s been like being back after the experience with the Mastermind Group
3:30 - The journey that brought him to the Grand Canyon
10:45 - A fight to get back to nature
15:50 - A switch that changed his trajectory
18:30 - Getting back out there
22:30 - A rafting trip in the Grand Canyon
28:10 - Highlights of living out of his Subaru
30:30 - Wilderness therapy
35:00 - How everything has come together for him
38:30 - Transformations he witnessed with the group
44:30 - The meals during the Grand Canyon retreat
46:30 - Playing a part in the inner journey of the guests
50:30 - Summary of the growth of the group and what to expect from the experience
54:00 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Andrew by following him on Instagram @Andrew.M.Cross. To learn more about All-Star Grand Canyon Tours, visit their website AllStarGrandCanyonTours.com.
See below for photos Andrew shared from his adventures.
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