Fulfillment, not Profit.

Off Trail On Track is a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. We teach minimalist backpacking, host retreats for frontline and healthcare workers, and support wilderness conservation, inclusivity, and education.

What’s Off Trail On Track?

We are a community of outdoor-loving people who use minimalist backpacking to empower voices, build networks, and support conservation.

Over the past 10 years, hundreds of our students – from beginners to outdoor professionals, photographers to writers, yogis to business executives, park rangers to scout masters – have taken our courses to enhance their outdoor experience and practice a new mindset of simplicity.

Why are we doing this?

Fulfillment, not profit. The goal of Off Trail on Track is twofold:

1. To help humans reconnect with themselves, each other, and nature in a holistic way.

2. Immersing oneself in the wilderness is an invaluable experience that should be available to all people regardless of socioeconomic, ethnic, or ideological backgrounds.

Course fees support conservation and inclusivity. Wilderness trips and gear lending library are 100% free.

We believe that giving back is an integral part of the transformative journey of minimalism, that it has the potential to educate and inspire more people, and that it helps protect the environment for future enjoyment. We ask that you document and share your experience with us and your communities, and consider making a donation to Off Trail On Track in the near future.

What’s next?

Our work has just begun.

We are starting a movement that we hope will help us all reflect deeply about what really brings us fulfillment. We want people to consider how they might create space for each other and nature. We are constantly evolving as we learn and grow - and we invite you to be a part of that change.