Description

How do we balance living in the 'concrete jungle' and staying connected with nature? One of our favorite ways of connecting more deeply with the outdoors when we don't have time for a full multi-day backpacking trip is by exploring nature and mindfulness through forest bathing. This practice of nature meditation is an amazing way to connect with our local green spaces and other nature lovers in NYC.

On Saturday, August 24th we'll be diving into a sensory experience in our backyard! Join us in Madison Square Park with Angelica Olstad, founder of Pop Up Yoga NYC & Music for Healing. Angelica will help us connect with ourselves and nature in the middle of a city of 8 million.

We'll start and end at Paragon Sports where we'll have the opportunity to demo The North Face shoes for the walk, learn more about the practice and science behind forest bathing, and enjoy some delicious drinks, snacks and great company.

Schedule
10:45AM: Paragon Sports opens, come on over for a coffee and to check-in on the 2nd floor
11:00AM: Short walk to Madison Square Park and forest bathing experience
12:00PM: Return to Paragon for beverages, sandwiches and swag

Afterwards, a group of us will head over to The North Face's Climb Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Event FAQ

What is Forest Bathing
Shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, is a practice or process of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest or natural atmosphere, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature.

What is Mappy Hour?
Mappy Hour is a nationwide movement to bring adventure-loving city-dwellers together and get outside.

Who is your guide?

Angelca Olsad is a classically trained pianist who focuses on the intersection of music and mental health. As the founder of Pop Up Yoga NYC which has actively redefined yoga for New Yorkers, she has produced events in venues ranging from Times Square to Governors Island. Angelica’s events have been featured in publications such as Timeout NY, Yoga Journal, Buzzfeed, and Well + Good. She has performed as pianist at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Melbourne Recital Center, Krannert Concert Hall, Elastic Festival, La Mama Theatre, and Alvin Ailey Dance Center. She is a 2024 NYSCA grant recipient for her project "Music for Healing".

What is TRED Tour?

Welcome to the TRED Tour, our trail-based event series for runners and hikers. Join us on your favorite routes, connect with fellow explorers and test our latest footwear technology-the DREAM midsole, which keeps things soft when the miles get hard.

Thank you to Luis of Camp Uwani for this beautiful header photo (from our last group hike!)