the rite of sacred passage
Andes Mountain Expedition. Vision Fast. Medicine Ceremony. Men’s Work.
There’s a fire inside you — one that’s being smoldered by your everyday life.
Day after day, you’ve gone through the motions, doing what’s needed but never touching the edge of who you could be. Each sunrise is blurring into the next, and the spark that once made you feel alive is fading into a dull glow. You’re standing at a crossroads.
This is your call to something greater—an initiation into what it truly means to be alive. This is more than an expedition, it’s a rite of passage, a journey into awe, into the wilderness of the world and the wilderness within you.
Over the course of three months of deep work culminating in a two week expedition to one of the most powerful landscapes on earth, you’ll be initiated into a way of being that connects you deeply to the earth, the cosmos, and yourself. You’ll strip away the noise and the chaos, face the primal truths of life, and return to your core as a man rooted in power, purpose, and awe. Think of this as a return to ancestral tradition, a way of being that is your birthright, molded to fit the current times.
"It was really an amazing experience working with Ish. I was at a place in my life that I was going through a pretty significant change, and this work had a significant impact on me. I feel this sense of confidence in myself and sense of clarity in terms of where I'm going in my life and with my path. That has been pretty profound and also a lot of spiritual insights that came up that I'm still working through and still understanding what they really mean for me. Highly recommend doing this work with Ish.”
Mark Maclean, Soul Purpose Coach and Sales Executive
the journey that awaits
the severance
relational Fast
This is a fast for the soul. It’s time to connect with your true self, and rebirth the divine union within you, as opposed to seeking it out from others. Instead of desperately searching for validation and approval from the next woman you meet, you will experience what it feels like to stand whole, in the presence of your masculine essence surrounded by the Great Mother. It’s about learning how to fully offer yourself without expecting anything in return.
Housecleaning Protocol
It’s time to clean house—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. What’s been cluttering your mind? What old wounds, unresolved actions, and unspoken words have been holding you back? This is your chance to give them a face, a voice, and finally let them go. Restore your integrity. Clean your slate. Free yourself.
the retreat
crossing over the threshold
Day 1: Arrival & Connection
You step off the plane into a land that hums with ancient power. You’ll meet your brothers on this journey, gather in sacred space, and prepare to leave the familiar behind.
Days 2-6: The Ausangate Trek
For five days, you will walk toward the heart of the mountain—a symbol of unflinching masculine presence. Through intense passages, under vast skies, you’ll trek with a singular purpose: to meet a mountain that has seen generations come and go, a mountain that holds its ground, no matter the storm. This is your initiation into the unshakable. This is the moment you reconnect with the primal force of the earth beneath your feet.
Days 7-9: The Wilderness Vigil
For three days, you will enter complete solitude. Just you, the wilderness, and the truth you’ve been running from. No food, only water, and the raw reality of yourself. All the parts of you that have been hidden, all the truths that have been buried, will come to the surface. There will be nowhere to run. This is where you confront your shadows, your pain, and your power. The wilderness will hold you, but it will not save you. Only you can do that.
Days 10-11: Machu Picchu - A Sacred Ascent
At dawn, the first rays of light will guide you up the path to Machu Picchu. As you take each step, you will enter a liminal space—a place between worlds. With sacred Wachuma coursing through your body, you will ascend higher and higher until you stand on the summit, a 360-degree vista of awe and wonder stretching before you.
Here, in the presence of the All-Father energy, you will experience a moment of profound connection to the divine, the cosmos, and your place in it. This is a place where time stands still, where the veil between heaven and earth is thin, and where you’ll realize that your purpose is not a task or a title—it is simply how you show up in the world.
the incorporation
Day 12: Return & Integration
As the expedition comes to a close, you will gather with your brothers one last time. You’ll circle up, reflect, and integrate the powerful shifts that have taken place. Some will linger, some will head home—but none will leave unchanged.
"When I started working with Ish and his container, I had a quality of destructive rebelliousness that lacked discipline. Physically and mentally, this trip was a crossroads between staying weak and destroying my life, and coming out stronger with more motivation and willpower to accomplish my life’s purpose. I can proudly say that I have a renewed strength to build my life with after working with Ish. He was also a very skilled spiritual teacher who was able to hold space for everyone as a group and individually. This is the perfect experience for anyone looking to experience more life or change their life or themselves."
Duncan Smith, Yoga Instructor
The Mountain is unshakeable—And he will teach you how to be too.
Ausangate, one of the most revered mountains of the Inca, stands as a living symbol of what it means to hold your ground—calm, powerful, unshaken by the storms of life—and in this sacred reckoning, you will find that same presence within yourself.
you will experience…
A reconnection to the wild places within you and around you
A sense of profound awe that will forever alter the way you see the world
The strength to let go of the past and reclaim your future
A renewed sense of purpose, love, and open heartedness
The inner slowness and calm that only comes from being in the presence of something greater than yourself
An unburdening of everything you’ve carried, so you can finally walk free
A compass forged in truth, guiding you to the life you were meant to live
An expansive connection to the cosmos and deep rooting to the earth
This is your initiation. This is your Rite of Sacred Reckoning.
Are you ready to leave the ordinary behind and step into the unknown? Are you ready to face yourself, stand tall in your masculine power, and reconnect with the awe and beauty of life?
"I would highly recommend working with Ish and jumping on board one of his experiences. It’s not definitely not easy by any means, but if you’re ready to commit, I think you’ll come out on the other side a much more evolved version of yourself. I know I have. This was one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I will cherish this for a very long time.”
Jake O’Rielly, Senior Software Engineer
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
THE callS
THURSDAYS. 5 - 7 PM PT / 8 - 10 PM ET
February 20 | MARCH 13 | APRIL 17 | MAY 30
the trek
may 5 - 11
the fast
MAY 12 - 14
ceremony
MAY 15 -18
$$$
Repeat Man $2199
Early Man $2699
Regular Man $2999
+ Airfare
+ Personal gear (list provided)
+ Tips for guides and maestros
Capped at 8
Selection based on an intake form and Zoom interview to gauge mental, physical, and spiritual fit
INCLUDED in $
3 pre-expedition calls
1 1:1 coaching call
1 post-expedition call
Day 0 and Day 6 lodging
All meals during trek
Machu Picchu ceremony
The ordinary will always be there, but the extraordinary is calling. Will you answer?
This is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the man who feels the fire inside him—who knows there is something greater waiting on the other side of fear. If you’re ready to stop playing small, to let go of the stories and doubts that have held you back, this is your time.