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If you love getting outdoors or are looking for a place to start, this group is for you! Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned expert, or anyone, all participants are welcome!
Gratitude Choice Project Wild Adventures (GCP Wild Adventures) is an outdoor exploration group that blends adventure, mindfulness, gratitude, and community. We offer challenging hikes, horseback riding, kayaking, fly fishing, and more, all infused with the GCP framework—gratitude circles, mindfulness walks, and meaningful connections.
We aim to make the outdoors more accessible to underrepresented groups and those historically excluded from outdoor spaces, fostering personal growth and a deeper connection to nature. We will host two monthly excursions—one Sunday hike and one Saturday adventure—combining physical challenges with reflective practices.

For those seeking gentler experiences, our mother group, Gratitude Choice Project (GCP), offers weekly gratitude walks and more moderate hikes. Using a holistic model to enhance the well-being of individuals and our community, we provide opportunities to give back, including fundraiser walks for Alzheimer’s and domestic violence awareness, food and clothing drives, and community service projects like feeding the homeless, cleaning city parks, and planting gardens at Squire. Please sign up and meet new friends! They are all waiting to invite you in! https://www.meetup.com/gratitude-choice-project/

My friends, there’s something for everyone—all in the spirit of gratitude! Our mantra is, "There are no strangers or friends you haven't met yet," so join us as we explore, grow, and make a difference, one adventure at a time.
We will collaborate with other organizations to offer gratitude hikes, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, horseback riding, fly fishing, and other social bonding activities at a nominal cost at Riverfront Park in Glastonbury, CT, during the warmer months (visit https://www.llbeanoutdoors.com/glastonbury-connecticut for their full schedule of offerings). We are looking forward to seeing you out in the wild!
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRATITUDE WALKS/HIKES:
No one wants to find themselves in a situation where they are lost or hurt in the ‘middle of nowhere by themselves – everyone must follow the guidelines to prevent such a scenario, no matter the likelihood of it happening.

  • Please DO NOT sign up for a hike if you are not planning to finish it (For safety concerns, we start together and end together. Unless it is an emergency, you will be removed from the group if you show up for the gratitude circle and then leave after or leave halfway into the hike).
  • Keep an ID with your emergency contact/s information with you at all times, just in case of an emergency.
  • Bring water to stay hydrated, snacks for energy, bug/tick repellant, wear comfortable clothes (non-cotton if possible.. to keep dry), and wear trail sneakers or hiking shoes/boots for comfort.
  • Be open, accepting, and respectful at all times. Also, you can social distance and wear masks if you feel more comfortable doing so.

KINDLY DON'T BE A NO-SHOW. Please be considerate and cancel your spot at least 24 hours in advance, especially on a hike with a waitlist. No-shows and last-minute cancellations will not be included in future events.
PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hike leaders are not responsible for your safety, you may sustain an injury while hiking.
COVID AGREEMENT: There is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where other people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Participating in an event hosted by Gratitude Choice Project, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID in the next 14 days, you agree to contact the hike leader, who will provide contact tracing information.
------------ What to bring: * Wear comfortable sneakers or hiking boots * * 2 bottles of cold water * Trail snacks for energy * Insect repellent
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