Defeat X Adventure Co.001

Small-group trips in real terrain.

Rucks, mountain crossings, and 24-hour pushes led by JC — a former pararescueman. Small groups, no shuttles, no sightseeing. Local trips start at $1,400.

Defeat X Adventure Co.
The Crew002·A
Three men on a high mountain traverse, packs and vests on, ridgeline behind them
Small groups, long days, and no shuttle bus. Photos from past trips.
In Motion002·B
A silent clip from a past trip. More photos on the Proof of Life page.
The Trips002

Three trips we run regularly.

Each one is built around distance, weight, and weather — not scenery.

  1. 01

    The Salt March

    Three days rucking the Tampa Bay back-country with a weighted pack. Good first trip if you've been training.

  2. 02

    The Sherpa Crossing

    A longer, harder week for men who've finished the 90-day program. Small group, heavier loads.

  3. 03

    Sunrise / 24

    A single 24-hour push near Tampa Bay. The easiest one to say yes to and the fastest way to find out where you stand.

You carry your own weight

Real pack weight over real terrain. Nothing is shuttled or assisted.

Routes JC has done

He's walked every route himself. No guessing off a permit map.

A talk every night

Each night ends around a fire with the same three questions about training, purpose, and family.

Who Goes003

Mostly coaching clients, plus a few outside spots.

Most seats go to men already working with JC. One or two spots per trip open to people who've done the $27 kit or trained on their own.

"I don't count trips. I care what you're like when you get home."
JC La Verde
Pricing004

Three price levels, by difficulty.

Which trip you're ready for depends on how you've been training. JC will tell you straight.

01 / 03

Local · beginner

$1,400

Tampa Bay and nearby back-country. A good first trip.

02 / 03

Colorado · intermediate

Quoted per trip

Altitude and longer days. Priced by route, so we quote it once dates are set.

03 / 03

Custom · advanced

From $17,000

Fully custom trips for individuals or company groups, planned around your dates.

Team members ($250/mo) get a discounted rate on every trip. Anyone else pays full price.

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Groups are small, so spots go fast.

Trips are by application. Start with a free 25-minute call.

The room is small on purpose.