The price of not becoming your true self could cost you your life.
Those who do not attempt to offer their gifts could be missing out on the gift of life itself.

Uncover the missing notes to your soul’s song on a Transformational Trek

-Sift through the ashes and turn your wounds into gifts
-Discover your purpose and embrace your true self
-Bring awareness to what wants to live through you

I am the founder of Metolius Basin Institute. I understand and know what it feels like to live a life that is out of alignment with your true self.

It started with a time in my life when I was struggling. I was in a relationship that did not serve me yet I was committed to it while suffering the consequences of not following what my soul desired. The truth was I wasn't quite sure who I was or what I needed in order to be in alignment with my soul's original intent.

When I found myself in that situation I faced difficulties daily. The universe took all of the opportunities it could to mirror back to me my lack of alignment with my true self. The struggles were reflected in my dreams, chronic body aches/pains and the “Characters” unfolding in my daily drama along with stress and bouts of depression. My suffering made me feel as though I was off course and offending the gods/goddesses.

I had fallen into the trap of being conditioned and influenced by family and society while deviating from who I truly was and my own unique path. I gravitated towards the ‘security’ of what I thought or perceived relationships and jobs could offer while learning later the only sense of security we have is a false sense of one. When I learned that I was taken back and eventually that particular relationship ended.

Through my own grief process and my journey towards wholeness I discovered tools and practices along the way that helped me align with my true self. By pursuing a masters in ecopsychology/human development and becoming a Nature-Connected Coach/Transformational Wilderness Guide I learned how to create a safe container to assist clients in discovering their own truth while navigating their issues.

I transformed my wound of loss/grief into a gift by founding Metolius Basin Institute with a vision of helping others on their own healing journeys while now equipped with empathy, wisdom and practical tools. I am here to offer transformational education so people can discover who they really are and what they are meant to offer in this life. It is not learning something new about ourselves but rather (re)membering who we were originally intended to be.

Let me help you on your own quest in becoming your true self so you can live the life you are meant to live. Begin your journey today!

Testimonials

“My coaching session with Pete has continued to provide clarity and insight into what was a murky matter in my life. His authenticity, patience, and genuine desire to understand the story within my story helped me gain perspective on how to move forward from a place of feeling stuck. Pete’s skills have left a lasting positive impact on how I navigate my life choices.” ~Erica Wrona, Nature-Connected Coach

"What the world needs more than ever are real soul guides, humans capable of guiding others towards their deeper life purposes; which is the only thing that brings lasting satisfaction in life and the potential for living in the world we long for. Pete Blau is truly one of those humans!" ~Rich Silver, Ecopsychologist

"Pete Blau has the incredible ability to bring the ceremony of a coaching session to the client - like presenting a Shaman's gift. His connection to nature and his intuitive leadership skills guided me to critical place of growth… personally, emotionally, and spiritually. Pete is a talented Nature-Connected Coach with strong outdoor leadership guiding skills that support change and transformation." ~Mindy Schlimgen, Nature-Connected Coach

This is How it works

1. Schedule a consultation

-lets see if a transformational trek is right for you

2. Begin your preparations

-get in shape, pack your bags and set your intention

3. Participate in a Transformational Trek

-undergo an initiation

TRANSFORMATIONAL TREKS

Retreats, False Summits, Mera Peak, Nepal

What:

A Transformational Trek is a transformational adventure program that provides the opportunity for individuals to let go of ways that no longer serve them in order to discover their true purpose in life.

Metaphor:

So you think you have climbed to the top of the mountain but while on the summit you look out in the horizon and realize you climbed the wrong one. That mountain could be a job, a career, a relationship or a story that has just come to an end.

Who:

There comes a point when one realizes that the lifestyle they are living no longer serves them. You may also need clarity on an issue that keeps resurfacing that can no longer be ignored. This is your chance to sever the old ways/habits, gain insight and incorporate your new found wisdom into a new way of being. It’s an opportunity to discover one’s true purpose and the gifts that they are intended to bring to the world.

How:

We'll do this by surrendering to the past ways of being in the world, set an intention and to discover how the landscape and culture want to inform us. Participants will discover meaning through nature metaphors, signs and symbols that they encounter on their trek. The trip will come towards a close as individuals begin the process of incorporating the answers that they gathered along their journey back into their every day life.

This experience will give you the opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain new perspectives of the life you have been living. You will be held and witnessed by others who are also in transition and are seeking their true purpose.

Retreats, False Summits, Mt. Pumori, Nepal

“Rites of initiation were created to interrupt a person’s life and arrest their vision, to stop their habitual ways of seeing life and open the psyche to a greater view of the world and their place in it. Unless a person gains some greater view of her or himself, they cannot see the world in a meaningful way.” ~Michael Meade

Upcoming Dates:

TBD

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Call for custom dates and packages (406) 570-5890

What does this include:

3 months of individual coaching following the trek

A description of your basic archetypes in order to gain further self-awareness of how to become your true self

A certified Transformational Wilderness Guide

A Local guide and porters

Transportation in Nepal

Food and Shelter while on the trek and lodging before and after trek

What does this not include:

International Flights to Nepal

Personal clothes and gear

Travel insurance

Gratuities for guides and porters

Embracing Masculinity in the Modern World

What: Embracing Masculinity in the Modern World is a transformational trekking program that provides the opportunity for men to let go of expectations that have been put on them by themselves, partners, family and/or society in order to rediscover their own unique true purpose in life.

Why: Throughout the ages men have been carrying the family and societal burdens/expectations that have been bestowed upon them. While meeting these expectations they have potentially kept themselves small and have sacrificed their own true passions and what their Soul desires in life for the sake of others. As our world continues to fall apart at the seam of connection and the continual question lingers in regards to what does it take to be a man in our society, it is a perfect time for men to let go of those expectations and rediscover their connection to themselves and nature while bringing forth their own true purpose and contribution to the world.

Who: Are you exhausted from living up to others’ and society’s expectations of who you should be? Have you been praised for your success in the business world but feel empty inside? Are you longing to discover who you really are at Soul level while discovering your true purpose? This transformational trekking adventure gives you that opportunity to inquire within.

How: We'll do this by embarking on a transformational trek that will lead us through the Himalaya by day and find us processing our own personal journey by night. Men will let go of those expectations that have been put on them and will have the opportunity to rediscover their purpose by setting an intention at the beginning of the trek. By trekking through villages and among towering peaks all men will have the opportunity to find metaphors and meaning in nature while deepening their understanding of their own inner masculine and how to express it in their own unique way.

This experience will give men the opportunity to broaden their horizons and gain new perspectives of how they want to show up in all relationships in life. You will be held and witnessed by other men who are also seeking healthy ways to express their masculinity while rediscovering the gifts that you were meant to offer to the world.

“How beautiful maleness is, if it finds its right expression.” ~D.H. Lawerence

Dates:TBD

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