Let’s Talk Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it men only?
These trips are built to offer space for men to challenge themselves, unplug from day to day roles, and reconnect with who they are outside of responsibilities. It is not anti anyone – it is just a rare space built for men, with men, to go deep and do hard things.
Can women join any of the trips?
No. The Hard Way Around is intentionally built as a space for men, and we do not plan on changing that. However, our parent company, Spirit of Travel, specialises in designing custom journeys for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all kinds. If you are looking for a different style of travel, we would be happy to help through that channel.
Learn more here:
www.spiritoftravel.co.nz
How do the Community Trips work?
Any member can pitch an idea. Others can express interest, offer input, and when there is momentum, we help make it real – with logistics, safety, and planning handled.
What is included in the trip cost?
Each trip is different, but generally you can expect accommodation, key transport, support crew, some meals, and a few unexpected extras. Flights are usually separate.
Is this a big piss-up?
No. This is not a boozy lads’ trip. The Hard Way Around is about good clean fun, the kind that comes from doing something slightly dangerous, unfamiliar, and hard. It is about challenge, adventure, and coming home with a story worth telling, not a hangover.
Is this a midlife crisis club?
Not really. It is more like a midlife clarity club. No therapy circles, no judgment, just honest adventure with other men who get it.
Most guys are aged 35 to 60 – some are successful but restless, some need a reset, some are chasing something they cannot name yet. You do not need to be loud, extreme, or outdoorsy, just open to something different.