Maven Summit

Why do we exist? You know what you want... To spend more time with friends, to meet new people, to try new things, to travel to cool places, to be more creative, to be more self-reliant, to be more healthy, to exercise more, to challenge ourselves more, to constantly learn and grow. But too often, life gets in the way... We get beaten down by the workweek, drained of our motivation and succumb to the pressures of our surroundings. Ultimately we get trapped in monotony - we do the same things, with the same people, in the same places week after week, month after month...year after year. Maven Summit exists to fix this... We make it easy for you to do the things you want.

What do we do?

We host adventures

More specifically...

Maven Summit hosts events, dinners, workouts, day trips, overnight excursions, and multi-day Ultimate Summits to bring together the Maven Community. We shape each gathering with the tried and tested Maven Pillars of Disconnection, Challenge and Community (see below). This structure puts us in the best position to energize ourselves, to take action towards our goals, to connect with new and old friends, and to learn and grow as individuals and as a community.

Disconnection Purpose: To get away from distractions and to embrace natural beauty. We remove ourselves from the pressures and distractions of every day life, so that we can gain new perspective and be fully present with the experience. No cell phones, no internet - just the natural environment and the inspiring people around us. Challenge Purpose: To push the limits of our physical and mental capabilities. We push ourselves beyond what we think we are capable of in order to clear our minds, to focus on what is in front of us and to learn more about ourselves. Maven Summits are not easy - but from the greatest challenges come the greatest rewards. Community Purpose: To inspire and be supported by peers. We support each other throughout each experience, and hold each Maven accountable. We are all responsible for the prosperity of the group. By truly caring for the well-being of our fellow Mavens, we become more aware of ourselves and others. Mavens form bonds that last long after the Summit ends.

A taste of the Summit

Below is from our most recent overnight Summit in April 2013 at Tuckerman Ravine in New Hampshire. There is much more to the Summits than just the adventure side of things, but we can't help but show off the good times! To see more videos from past Summits, check out this page.

Who is the Maven Summit for?

For those who are tired of the "normal" and crave the new

Mavens... Reject complacency, and seek out challenge. Approach every situation as an opportunity to learn and grow. Define our own success, and focus on what we decide is important. Strive to be happy, healthy, fulfilled and proud on a daily basis. Make a positive impact on our surroundings. Surround ourselves with those who make us better.

When is the next Summit?

We host events, weekend excursions and Ultimate Summits on a monthly basis

Events

Our Maven Events give us an opportunity to surround ourselves with the Maven Community, while doing things that we love.

Workouts Join the Maven Crushers to get fit! What to expect: Join us early in the morning, or after work. We explore NYC's most remote locations during our workouts - the Northwoods of Central Park is one of our favorites. We begin and end our runs together in Maven fashion - you'll have to come to see for yourself - and mix in body weight exercises throughout. All levels welcome! Dinners Home cooked meals with a group of inspiring peers. What to expect: A home cooked meal in the comfort of a fellow Maven's home. This is an opportunity to have those open conversations that you've wanted to have all week. A chance to let your true self come out, and for it to be appreciated by a group of like-minded peers. Weekday Parties Hang with fellow Mavens and get a taste of the Summit. What to expect: An opportunity to meet a new group of like-minded people, and to get a taste of what Maven is all about. We'll be introducing the Creative Journal at the next event - a Summit staple. Our last party sold out with more than 100 people. We recommend getting your ticket early to secure your spot!

Weekend Trips

Our weekend trips provide us with the opportunity to escape the city, to explore a natural environment and to be surrounded by a group of like-minded Mavens.

Day Adventures Get outside the city to enjoy the great outdoors. What to expect: Your opportunity to escape! A day adventure on Saturday starting at 8am and ending at 6pm. We'll get away from the city and take advantage of good old Mother Nature - a healthy day of exercise with a group of Mavens. We will provide transportation to and from the city, and all the gear necessary. The cost is around $100. Overnight Excursions 2-days and 1-night, for a more wholesome Maven experience. What to expect: This will give you a good dose of the Maven experience. We'll go on an overnight adventure on a Saturday/Sunday - we'll hike, swim, sleep in tents or in the open air under the stars. We'll provide transportation to and from the city, and all the gear necessary. The cost is around $250.

Ultimate Summits

We host 5 Ultimate Summits a year. These experience allow us to fully live out the Maven Summit values, and to reap all the rewards of the Maven Pillars.

Belgrade Lakes, Maine 4 days in Maine to experience the Summit at it's fullest. Date: September 19th-23rd & 26th-30th What to expect: It's the Ultimate Maven Summit. Go back to where it all began for us 5 years ago. Think of it as adult summer camp. Expect to live out all that is the Summit in its entirety with 20 other Mavens. Vail Pass, Colorado Live all that is the Colorado backcountry. Date: January 1st - 4th, 2014 What to expect: You want to see what Colorado is all about? This is your chance! 20 Mavens will stay at a cabin 5 miles into the backcountry outside of Breckenridge, CO. We'll be "roughing" it, but the cabin will be equipt with all that we need to survive and prosper. There will be opportunities to ski, although not everyone is required to do so. Tuckerman Ravine, New Hampshire 3 days in New Hampshire to ski Tuckerman Ravine. Date: March & April 2014 What to expect: It's the Ultimate Maven Summit, extreme skiing addition. If you haven't been to Tuckerman's, than you won't understand - even the bravest have been caught second guessing themselves on this epic adventure.

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