What is a First-Timer Hiking Retreat and should I start with one?
“First-Timer” hikes introduce the basics of the TorahTrek approach to Jewish spirituality in wilderness. The core components of every TorahTrek program, mindful walking and hitbodedut (alone time for spiritual purpose), are explained in depth. In order to avoid repitition, it is assumed that participants of regular hiking retreats know these practices. Therefore it is recommended that people begin with a first-timer retreat. However, experienced spiritual practioners or particularly adventurous participants can skip this step and still enjoy a regular hiking retreat.
