CAMPOmega

Going Deeper with Fewer

A self-supported backcountry gathering for 15–30 people. Backpacking through the largest aspen grove in the Rocky Mountains at peak fall colors. Philosophy, poetry, wilderness training, and the conversations that matter most.

September 25–30, 2026 · Crested Butte, Colorado

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An Invitation

A Training for
Homegrown Humans

This is an invitation for those who are serious about training their bodies, brains, hearts and minds.

Homegrown Humans. It's us. All of us. Fully alive. Deeply committed. Fearless. Joyful. Courageous. Kind. Steeped in the deep knowing of who we are and what is ours to do.

To be clear: this isn't a retreat or resort. This is a self-supported backcountry gathering — 15 to 30 people backpacking through the largest aspen grove in the entire Rocky Mountains at peak fall colors, between the old mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen. More skin in the game. Show up in your body, carry your pack, learn to navigate and camp. And go deeper than you ever could at a conference.

The name Camp Omega comes from the Jesuit philosopher Teilhard de Chardin. The Omegans are, in his imagining, the humans at the end of time who get their act together and pull things off in a good and beautiful way. That's what we're training for.

"There is something magical about this tribe which I can't explain but it feels both uplifting and centering."
— Eric S., Entrepreneur
The Gathering
An Autumn Gathering in
the Rocky Mountains

We'll be deep in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, between the old mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen — backpacking through God's cathedral as the entire mountain system lights up in gold. If we're lucky, early season snows will be dusting the peaks above us.

Think Plato's Academy meets backcountry expedition. Instead of going wider with 50–75 people, we're going deeper with 15–30. Setting up base camps, navigating together, and exploring literature, poetry, art, religion, and philosophy in the most magnificent classroom on earth.

This is a continued progression of what we teach — the user manual to becoming a homegrown human. How to harness our evolutionary drivers for peak states, healing and connection. Ever evolving to best match our current assessment of the world. Together, we come to train and celebrate — and take that back home, wherever we teach, heal, and lead ourselves.

Group embodiment practice at Camp Omega Immersed in nature at Camp Omega Daily seminars at Camp Omega
The Inquiry
Three Questions to Make Sense of
(and Thrive in) the World Today
01

Where Have We Come From?

An "anthropologist from space" perspective on how humans got to this point in history — and unpacking the neuroscience and psychology of healing, inspiration and connection.

02

Where Are We Going?

A meta-analysis on the state of the world, rapidly changing timelines and how to make sense of the nonsense all around us — in a way that lifts us up and empowers us to be in service.

03

What Do We Do Now?

Taking the best insights from our inspiration, healing and connection practices and transforming them into resilience, radical hope, and embodied courage for what's next.

From the Archive
Take a Look at One of Our Recent Gatherings

This footage is from a recent Camp Omega in Aspen — a larger gathering in a resort setting. This year will be different. Smaller. More adaptive. Deeper in nature. A self-supported backpacking expedition with 15–30 people instead of 50+ at a venue. Same core inquiry, same mystery school spirit — but with more skin in the game and more room to go deep.

The Curriculum
What We'll Do Together

Backcountry Navigation

Self-supported backpacking through the Rocky Mountains. Carry your pack, set up base camps, learn to navigate and adventure in some of the most spectacular terrain on the planet.

Wilderness Training

Hands-on wilderness medical training scenarios and practices — so that everyone leaves a little more capable and competent in the backcountry.

Respiration

The full Vital Respiration Protocol, combining Holotropic Breathwork, Vagal Breathing and other state-shifting techniques.

Philosophy & Poetry

Literature, poetry, art, religion, philosophy — things to think about and ways to wrap those into lives better lived. The Mystery School tradition, around the fire, under the stars.

Music & Embodiment

Group singing, drums, rhythm training, and daily movement. Getting out of our heads and into our bodies. Walking through the progressions of bringing a group into the groove.

Connection

Where two or more of us gather, we make the move from Me, to We, to Thee. Going deeper with fewer — a deeply bonded group experience in Group Flow.

Past Participants
What People Are Saying
"Attending Camp Omega was a gift of time, connection and inspiration. We took a deep dive with meaningful and impactful content and learned how to play with it."
Ann Barbour
Meditation Teacher
"I am a retired UK police officer now in my 70's. This training has brought many different aspects of my life together. I feel renewed, restored and half my numerical age."
Ray Savage
Retired Police Officer
"Over the last few years, I've been looking for my people. At Camp Omega, the activities, the lessons, the people strummed all my strings and satisfied the desire to be affiliated with others earnestly working the complex problems of this time."
Kristen V.
Physician
"It had been a long time since I'd felt in the presence of authentic leadership. I now understand more fully how I don't have to carry it all alone. I am supported and seen."
Spencer Webb
Student
"FGP has been the single most powerful tool I have ever come across for making lasting personal change and optimizing potential."
Erik Morrison
Entrepreneur
"Never before have I experienced so many brilliant humans making a major difference in the world all together in one place."
Gena G.
Transformation Coach
"As a group we have tapped into something larger than ourselves."
— Silvia F., Executive & Therapist
Your Host
Jamie Wheal
Jamie Wheal

Jamie Wheal

Founder, Flow Genome Project · Author

Bestselling author of Stealing Fire and Recapture the Rapture, Jamie is an expert in peak performance and leadership, specializing in neuroanthropology — the intersection of culture, biology and psychology.

He has spent years guiding in the mountains, deserts and oceans of North America and the Himalayas, and has taken the youngest group of Americans to 23,000 feet on the North Face of Everest.

Jamie has advised the U.S. Naval War College, Special Operations Command, the athletes of Red Bull, and the executives of Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and Cisco. His work has been covered by the New York Times, Financial Times, WIRED, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and TED.

The Details
What You Need to Know

Dates

September 25–30, 2026. Five full days and nights in the backcountry.

Location

Between Crested Butte and Aspen, Colorado. Backcountry base camps in the largest aspen grove in the Rockies at peak fall colors.

Group Size

15–30 participants. Small enough for real connection. Large enough for collective magic.

Application

Spaces are limited and acceptance is by application only. Apply below to begin the process.

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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
You should be comfortable carrying a pack and hiking at altitude for extended periods. Crested Butte sits at 8,800 feet and we'll be moving higher into the backcountry. You don't need to be an elite athlete, but solid cardiovascular fitness and comfort with multi-day backpacking is important. If you're flying in from lower elevations, we recommend arriving September 24th to acclimate. Ask your doctor about altitude medication like Diamox if you have concerns.
No. This is a self-supported backcountry gathering — not a glamping situation at a resort. You'll carry your pack, set up camp, and be part of everything. Expect backpacking, base camps, wilderness training scenarios, group discussions, music, breathwork, and real conversations around the fire. Instead of going wider with 50–75 people at a venue, we're going deeper with 15–30 in the backcountry. Think Plato's Academy meets mountain expedition during peak fall colors.
Submit your application below. Due to the intimate group size (15–30 people), we review each application carefully to ensure a strong fit. If your application is selected, you'll be invited to a brief interview call where we can answer your questions and discuss logistics.
Gunnison Regional Airport (GUC) is about 30 minutes from Crested Butte with regular shuttle flights to Denver. You can also fly into Denver or Colorado Springs and rent a car — drive times are approximately 4–5 hours. We recommend arriving September 24th to get settled and acclimate. Detailed logistics, gear lists, and accommodation info will be shared upon acceptance.
You'll receive a full packing list upon acceptance. This is self-supported backpacking, so you'll need a solid pack, tent or shelter, sleeping bag rated for cold nights, hiking boots, layers for variable mountain weather (late September can range from warm days to early snow dusting the peaks), rain gear, and a headlamp. We'll provide group gear, kitchen setup, and some base camp infrastructure. A detailed gear list will be shared once you're accepted.
The core inquiry remains the same — Jamie's three essential questions about where we come from, where we're going, and what we do now. But the format is different: smaller group, more backcountry, more participatory. The curriculum is always evolving to best match our current assessment of the world. If you've been before, you'll find new depth. If you're an alum and have questions about credits, reach out to your admissions rep.
Going Deeper with Fewer

15–30 seats. Application required. Last week of September 2026.

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