Learning to Weather the Storm is about a guided backpacking trip into a mountain wilderness in Wyoming. A group of people with very little in common, different experience levels, and age ranges can all be brought together through a shared experience in the wilderness. That’s the power of spending time in nature. It equalizes everyone and puts them on the same playing field. No matter how old you are, how experienced you are, or what kind of gear you have, you’re dealing with the same conditions as everyone else. Our language is filled with metaphors that are derived from experiences in nature that most of us never actually experience anymore. When we have to literally weather a storm we are reminded of the significance of doing such a thing. It teaches humility, perseverance and strength.