About Us

Only as demanding as you would like it to be. In a recent offsite, one participant was three days away from knee surgery so we arranged the day to accommodate her needs. In other situations, teams would like to challenge themselves and we can also arrange that – or anything in between the two styles.

There are exciting wilderness locations all over California so we are sure to find the perfect one that fits your team’s specific need. You can choose from a total wilderness day in a remote location to a more easily accessible wilderness location with amenities (such as tables and bathrooms) to a location that combines a classroom option as well outdoor (but not wilderness) opportunities. (see pictures of potential locations).

If you need a classroom option, we are proud to say that Paleoventures is partnering with Lindsay Wildlife Experience- a leader in California wildlife and conservation education- which offers both indoor and outdoor facilities. www.lindsaywildlife.org

We can accommodate groups from 5 to groups of 50. For groups larger than 30, an additional facilitator is recommended.

Building on outdoor skills such as compass orienteering, water gathering, way finding, stealth and tracking, teams will not only have a shared learning experience but also practice the skills, giving them the opportunity to make team decisions, communicate, share leadership and experience peer feedback.

In our pre-planning, we make every effort to anticipate and mitigate anything that could be potentially harmful or dangerous. In addition, as a certified Wilderness First Responder, Jack is qualified to handle most mishaps that might occur on a day outing. In his previous job, Jack routinely took 30 children on week-long wilderness adventures in remote Sonoma locations giving him practice in handling many wilderness situations. In over 6 years of operation we’ve never even had a minor injury.

While each offsite will be unique, as an example, let’s assume you choose to take your team on a wilderness day with no classroom time.  At the time you choose and at your designated location, your team will be met by Jack who will begin the day by introducing himself and asking each participant to share an interesting experience in the wilderness. Teams begin to learn more about their teammates and become accustomed to the location.

Following a brief hike, the team will arrive at the day’s destination where Jack will introduce them to basic outdoor skills and teams will engage in their first activity and subsequent debrief followed by a short break.

Following the second team activity, the team will have lunch. A focused activity is sometimes suggested over lunch, depending on the needs of the team.

After lunch, the team will once again participate in additional outdoor skill activities – possibly orienteering or stealth walking, each followed by a debrief about how they worked together, what they learned and how they can apply the learning to their day to day work.

The day ends (at a time of your choice) with a team discussion of their experience, a team recognition activity and the presentation of a Paleoventure Outdoor Skills Certificate!

Approximately 4-6 hours, depending on your needs.

Yes! We can provide both an assessment tool you can ask your team to complete or we can conduct interviews with you and/or your team to uncover their area of greatest need.

Yes! We will provide you with a list of potential follow-up activities you, as the team leader, can use on the job. We will also be happy to provide follow-up in person or phone coaching or to attend a team meeting to discuss how the team has applied the learnings from the offsite.

Yes! We can provide you a money-back guarantee that it will not only be a learning experience but a fun day for you and your team!