Warrior X
The Great Lakes
Expedition
Five days in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Cold water. Dense forest. Real pressure. No shortcuts.
Dates
Nov 5–9, 2026
Location
Ironwood, MI — Upper Peninsula
Duration
5 Days / 4 Operational
Roster
6 Spots — Limited
The Mission
Five Days That Will
Raise Your Standard
The Great Lakes Expedition is not a retreat. It is not a weekend warrior camp. It is a carefully engineered five-day crucible set against the raw wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula — one of the most demanding and beautiful landscapes in North America.
You will be cold. You will be tired. You will be pushed past the comfortable story you have been telling yourself about your limits. And when it is over, you will carry something home that no seminar, podcast, or self-help book can give you: proof.
Proof that you can operate under pressure. Proof that you belong to a tribe forged in the same fire. Proof that purpose is not found — it is earned. The standard you thought was your ceiling was just the floor.
What You Will Do
- Ruck marches through dense Upper Peninsula terrain
- Cold water immersion and stress inoculation
- Night land navigation by map and compass
- Leadership rotations under real operational pressure
- Survival and evasion fundamentals (SERE)
- Combat mindset and decision-making drills
- Veteran-designed physical obstacles
Who This Is For
- Executives and entrepreneurs who lead teams
- Veterans transitioning to civilian leadership
- High performers who have outgrown the seminar circuit
- Men and women who want proof, not theory
How It Unfolds
The Operation. No Shortcuts.
01
Insertion
Arrival, orientation, and immediate immersion. No ramp-up. The mission begins the moment you land.
02
The Grind
Three days of sustained operational tempo — rucks, navigation, cold exposure, leadership rotations, and stress inoculation.
03
The Reckoning
Final evaluation. You will be tested on everything you have learned and everything you are made of.
Specific activities and sequencing are subject to change based on operational conditions.
In The Field
What It Looks Like
Gear Up
What to Bring
- Broken-in boots rated for cold and wet terrain
- Moisture-wicking base layers — bring extras, no cotton
- Wool or synthetic socks — minimum 3 pairs
- Durable pants — no jeans
- Rain jacket or shell layer
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Personal medications and supplements
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (3L+)
- Notebook and pen
Do not have something on this list? We supply any additional gear you need. Just tell us when you register.
Travel & Logistics
Muster: 0900 — Minneapolis Airport, November 5, 2026
Departure: Private charter departs Minneapolis at 1000 and lands at base camp at 1130
Base Camp: The Northwoods Village, Ironwood, Michigan — Upper Peninsula
Return: Arrive back in Minneapolis by 1400 on November 9, 2026
November Conditions: Expect temperatures between 20–45°F. Snow is possible. Dress accordingly.
All-Inclusive
- All meals and field rations
- Lodging at The Northwoods Village — sauna and cold plunge included
- Ground transport throughout the operation
- Tactical gear and equipment
- Private charter flight from Minneapolis
Roster is limited. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot. You will be contacted within 48 hours.
The Northwoods Village
Where You Recover
Limited Roster
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