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BEYOND HUMAN TRAINING LABS - 2026

Most people train for comfort. We train for failure.

The outdoors doesn't care how motivated you are. When weather shifts and gear fails, you don't rise to the occasion—you fall to your systems. The Beyond Human Training Labs are an elite, multi-phase curriculum designed to transition you from "Camper" to "Explorer." Master the high-performance protocols used to walk across Africa and kayak the Great Lakes. This is not a guided nature tour. There is no hand-holding. Choose your phase, lock in your spot, and prepare to evolve.

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I’ve spent the last decade operating in environments where failure has real consequences.

Mountains across continents, from Mount Kenya to the Andes in Peru.
Winter systems on Mount Washington and Mount Rainier.
High-altitude movement on Kilimanjaro.
Extended backcountry travel through the Rockies in Banff.

And beyond the mountains:

Walking the length of Africa.
Cycling across North America.
Kayaking Lake Ontario and open water in the Caribbean.
14-day foot expeditions from Toronto to Montreal.

This isn’t theory. It’s accumulated experience under pressure.

Before all of that, I ran a fitness studio in Toronto, building people physically, mentally, and structurally for performance.

That combination led to one conclusion:

Most people don’t fail because they’re weak. They fail because they don’t have systems. With Training Labs you will learn all the necessary steps to begin your first big adventure, whether that is solo or with a guided tour.

Train like an explorer. Not a tourist.

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Who this is for

You’re preparing for a serious expedition

You never camped/thru hiked and want to learn the fundamentals

You want real systems, not guided comfort

You’re willing to be pushed physically and mentally

These are field-based courses designed to prepare you for real expedition conditions.

When & Where

Algonquin Park
Portaging & Technical Navigation
June 2026
Killarney
High-Endurance Movement & Logistics.
July 2026
1000 Islands
Kayak Expedition Prep.
Aug 2026
Tobermory
Survival Systems & Mindset Training.
Sept 2026

What the Lab Includes

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This is where I break down and teach:

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how to move efficiently under load
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Technical mastery: Analog and digital navigation, water security, and field nutrition.

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how to select and use gear properly
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how to ration food and manage energy
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how to operate alone, without relying on comfort or external support

Expedition Mindset: Decision-making under fatigue and environmental stress.

Sustainability: Leading-edge Leave No Trace (LNT) practices and carbon-neutral logistics.

You leave with:

a clear understanding of your gaps
repeatable systems you can apply anywhere
a structured path to improve

Join The Inner Circle

8 spots per Lab.

No public release.

Join The Inner Circle

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Waitlist Form

This is not a newsletter. This is your priority access to the 2026 Beyond Human Training Labs. Join the Inner Circle to secure your place in the backcountry before the public announcement.

Each Lab is strictly capped at 8 participants to ensure elite-level instruction and safety. These spots will not be released to the general public first. By joining the Inner Circle, you get 48-hour early access, a gear audit call with Mario, and exclusive Founder Pricing.

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BH Training Lab: Phase 1

$250.00

Before you survive the backcountry, you must master the baseline. This intensive 3-hour urban clinic is the mandatory starting point to audit your gear, fitness, and mindset. Learn the 'Essentialist' approach to packing, biomechanical efficiency, and analog map/compass navigation. We strip away the fluff of traditional camping and replace it with expedition-grade systems. You will leave with a clear understanding of your physical gaps and the repeatable systems required to fix them. Pass this clinic, and you are ready for Phase 2. Secure Your Baseline

Price: $250.00 CAD
Stock: 20 people (Strictly enforced)
Location: Toronto (Rouge Park / Toronto Island)

Choose Your Training Lab: The 2026 Immersion Tiers

Phase 1: The Urban Baseline (Expedition Readiness Clinic)

Before you survive the backcountry, you must master the baseline. This intensive 3-hour urban clinic is the mandatory starting point to audit your gear, fitness, and mindset. Learn the 'Essentialist' approach to packing, biomechanical efficiency, and analog map/compass navigation. We strip away the fluff of traditional camping and replace it with expedition-grade systems. You will leave with a clear understanding of your physical gaps and the repeatable systems required to fix them. Pass this clinic, and you are ready for Phase 2. Secure Your Baseline

Price: $250.00 CAD
Stock: 20 people (Strictly enforced)
Location: Toronto (Rouge Park / Toronto Island)

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BH Training Lab: Phase 2

$850.00

Put your baseline to the test. This is a rigorous 2-day backcountry immersion designed to push your limits in real environmental conditions. Operating under a strict carbon-neutral mandate, you will be evaluated on technical portaging under load, wilderness survival, and calculated decision-making under physical stress. This is a pass/fail environment. Those who successfully complete the weekend earn the official Rigby Method Certification, designating them as viable solo adventurists. Includes all technical outfitter logistics (Kevlar canoes, sleep systems), premium high-performance nutrition, and a 1-on-1 gear audit.

The first 5 individuals to book a standard spot will secure the exclusive $650 CAD Founder Rate.

Price: $850.00 CAD
Stock: 8 to 10 Spots per weekend
Location: Ontario Interior (Algonquin, Killarney, Tobermory, 1000 Islands)

Phase 2: The Standard Lab (Backcountry Immersion)

Put your baseline to the test. This is a rigorous 2-day backcountry immersion designed to push your limits in real environmental conditions. Operating under a strict carbon-neutral mandate, you will be evaluated on technical portaging under load, wilderness survival, and calculated decision-making under physical stress. This is a pass/fail environment. Those who successfully complete the weekend earn the official Rigby Method Certification, designating them as viable solo adventurists. Includes all technical outfitter logistics (Kevlar canoes, sleep systems), premium high-performance nutrition, and a 1-on-1 gear audit.

The first 5 individuals to book a standard spot will secure the exclusive $650 CAD Founder Rate.

Price: $850.00 CAD
Stock: 8 to 10 Spots per weekend
Location: Ontario Interior (Algonquin, Killarney, Tobermory, 1000 Islands)

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BH Training Lab: Phase 3

$12,500.00

In the tech world, high-stakes decisions are made in climate-controlled boardrooms. True leadership is tested when certainty is removed, resources are finite, and the environment is unforgiving. This 72-hour professional development workshop is designed specifically to pressure-test founders and core executive teams. Master 'Zero-Waste' resource logistics, adaptive decision-making at the cognitive red-line, and transparent communication under fatigue. Includes: Door-to-trailhead Sprinter transport, premium backcountry catering, a formal 'Boardroom in the Backcountry' debrief, and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) carbon-neutral impact report.

Price: $12,500.00 CAD (Flat fee for private group up to 6)
Stock: 6 to 8 Spots (Strictly enforced)
Location: Ontario Backcountry

Phase 3: Executive Resilience & Strategic Decision-Making Lab

In the tech world, high-stakes decisions are made in climate-controlled boardrooms. True leadership is tested when certainty is removed, resources are finite, and the environment is unforgiving. This 72-hour professional development workshop is designed specifically to pressure-test founders and core executive teams. Master 'Zero-Waste' resource logistics, adaptive decision-making at the cognitive red-line, and transparent communication under fatigue. Includes: Door-to-trailhead Sprinter transport, premium backcountry catering, a formal 'Boardroom in the Backcountry' debrief, and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) carbon-neutral impact report.

Price: $12,500.00 CAD (Flat fee for private group up to 6)
Stock: 6 to 8 Spots (Strictly enforced)
Location: Ontario Backcountry

The Beyond Human Youth Initiative

Resilience is a learned skill. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) wing, Beyond Human works directly with schools and youth organizations to bring vital wilderness education to the next generation. From fundamental scouting and survival skills to environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace (LNT) principles, these interactive day-sessions in the city (such as Fort York or local school grounds) are designed to build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong respect for the outdoors.

Inquire for Schools & Organizations