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UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS
THE ARCTIC DROP
Together with 8 entrepreneurs, you'll be dropped by helicopter into the Arctic wilderness.
You'll build snow caves, make fire in extreme conditions, and learn to navigate the unknown.
Experience total disconnection from the outside world – and deep connection with yourself, the team, and your leadership.
“You’ll return sharper, clearer, and more conscious in how you lead.”
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Limited spots available. Selection required. Once full = full.
Price range: € 4.490 excl. btw
Timing: Jan 2026
Location: Lapland, Sweden
Duration: 8 days
Activity Level: Level 5
Guide Koen De Leeuwāā
Intensity
Off-grid
Duration
5
100%
8
-30°C
Helicopter drop
Intense survival
3–5 months of preparation
January 2026
4–5 days of survival
8 days in total
What is the Business Builder Expedition?
For ambitious entrepreneurs and C-level leaders who rarely pause because growth starts where comfort ends.
This is not a seminar. Not a hike. Not a casual networking event.
This is a leadership experience designed to reset you.
Far away from emails, meetings and responsibilities:
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you'll challenge yourself in a raw environment, together with other entrepreneurs and leaders.
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You’ll be pushed physically, gain mental clarity and return with insights you won’t find anywhere else.
"Growth begins where comfort ends."
For Whom?
Founders and managing directors of SMEs (10–50+ employees)
One of the most rewarding aspects of this trail is building and sleeping in your own snow cave. With guidance from our experienced team, you’ll carve out a cozy shelter in the snow, connecting with nature in a memorable way. Rest in this handmade retreat as the vibrant auroras dance above—a night you won’t soon forget.
Snow shelter overnight
C-level profiles within large or fast-growing companies
Hiking through the Arctic
Our expert guides will lead you on scenic hikes through some of Lapland's most breathtaking landscapes. Traverse vast snowfields, navigate gentle forested trails, and take in the views of frozen lakes and rugged terrain that only Lapland can offer. It's a journey that allows you to absorb the Arctic's beauty at your own pace.
Hands-on leaders who are always “on” but rarely truly switch off
Bushcraft basics
Master foundational skills in Arctic bushcraft, including fire-making, snowshoeing, and safe navigation techniques. Learn to rely on the essentials and gain confidence as you handle the Arctic environment. These bushcraft skills are taught by skilled wilderness guides who make sure that each experience is fun, educational, and well within your comfort zone.
What does this expedition truly give you?ā
A renewed sense of direction and sharp focus
Authentic connection with fellow leaders
Confidence in your physical and mental strength
Clear, grounded decision-making
A deep experience that anchors in both body and mind
Guided by experienced wilderness experts
Our team of seasoned guides will be by your side, providing support and instruction throughout the adventure trail. Led by Koen De Leeuw, a certified Wilderness First Responder and well-known survival expert, each guide brings a wealth of knowledge, making this an enjoyable, safe, and enriching experience. With years of expedition leadership and a focus on creating life-enhancing adventures, you’re in expert hands every step of the way.
Adventure awaits in Lapland
HOW WE'LL HELP YOU EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION
Introduction
We get to know you, your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.
Intake & selection
We assess if the expedition is right, for you and for the group. Once you get the green light, your preparation begins.
Group kick-off
Gear & Food Session
Final Check-Up
Physical assessment + personal training plan. Together, we set the tone.
Optional extra training (e.g. off-road driving, rappelling). We make sure you're fully prepared.
Backpack workshop, medical screening, mental alignment. You’re physically and mentally ready.
Expedition
Reflection & Integration
Together with other entrepreneurs and leaders, you embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
We look back and draw connections to your life and work. You become part of our alumni tribe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
“I’m not athletic enough.”
You don’t need to be a top athlete. We guide you at your own pace with preparation and gradual build-up.
“I don’t have time for this.”
Exactly. You slow down in order to lead better. This isn’t a break , it’s an investment.
“Isn’t it a bit too spiritual?”
Nope. Element X is grounded, sharp, and strategic. No campfire mantras, just real raw confrontation.
“What if I don’t know the group?”
That’s the power of it. No egos, no façades, just real connection, forged through shared intensity.
