A Leadership Reset Built on Real Adventure
Leading into the unknown takes the right mindset
A week-long performance retreat in West Virginia for entrepreneurs and executives ready for a reset.
Through guided adventure, focused leadership coaching, and time away from the noise—reset how you think, communicate, and decide with other driven leaders.
Limited to 10–20 participants • Application required • Demanding physical activity expected
Real leadership isn't about being fearless
It's about being trusted to decide when conditions are uncertain.
Through guided adventure, focused leadership coaching, and time away from the noise; reset how you think, communicate, and decide with other driven leaders and teams under real pressure… not conference room theory.
See if you're a fitProgress stops without purpose
You rarely step far enough away to see clearly. Without clear, purposeful progression leaders and teams become stagnant. Adventure is a need, not a luxury.
- You miss challenge that sharpens instead of drains
- Life and business feel all consuming without balance
- You carry responsibility few others understand
- High-stakes decisions are your daily existence
- You're ready to recenter focus on what drives you
Most leaders don't plateau due to ability. They're lacking space, challenge, and perspective.
See if You're a Fit
Real Challenge. Real Perspective. Real Change.
We don't change without challenge. Each day's adventure places you in real conditions that demand focus, trust, and decisive action—the same qualities required to lead well when the stakes are high.
Lower Gauley River
Navigate class IV-V rapids as a team
Rock Climbing
Scale the New River Gorge cliffs
New River Rafting
Half-day rapids with coaching integration
Mountain Biking
Trail riding through Appalachian terrain
Upper Gauley River
The ultimate whitewater challenge
"The goal isn't adrenaline. It's perspective—and the confidence that comes from meeting challenge head-on."
Adventure is the Catalyst.
Clarity is the Outcome.
The adventure creates the conditions. The leadership work gives it meaning. Each day includes focused coaching sessions and facilitated conversations designed to help you translate experience into clearer thinking, better decisions, and stronger leadership.
Teams & Leadership
Re-examine how you lead under pressure and where your current approach needs to evolve.
Culture Reset
Clarify how trust, communication, and accountability show up in your organization.
Performance & Breathwork
Learn practical tools to perform well when conditions are demanding.
Vision & Direction
Step back to reset priorities and reconnect with where you're actually headed.
Facilitated Integration
Evening conversations with peers surface real challenges, shared insight, and grounded perspectives.
Nothing here is theoretical. Every conversation is grounded in what you experienced that day and what you're facing back home.
See if You're a FitThis is not a conference.
It's a complete reset.
This week-long retreat is designed to pull you out of routine and place you into experiences that demand presence, judgment, and trust. Each day blends real adventure with focused leadership coaching and facilitated conversations.
Guided Adventures
Daily whitewater, climbing, and trail experiences that sharpen decision-making, focus, and resilience.
Leadership Coaching
High-impact sessions on leadership, team performance, and direction to translate experience into action.
Time Away From the Noise
No inbox. No interruptions. Just space to think, reflect, and recalibrate.
All-Inclusive Simplicity
Lodging, meals, activities, and logistics handled so you can stay present.
High-Caliber Peer Group
A small cohort of entrepreneurs and executives who understand responsibility and pressure.
Clarity that Inspires Action
Learn how to communicate with story so people don't just listen…they take action!
Where Ancient Rivers Meet Modern Leadership
Nestled in the heart of West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park, ACE Adventure Resort sits on 1,500 wooded acres of pristine Appalachian wilderness. This isn't just a backdrop—it's a catalyst for transformation. The same landscape that has shaped rivers for millions of years will reshape how you think, lead, and live.
Ancient Waters
The New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world—over 300 million years old, predating the Appalachian Mountains themselves.
America's Newest National Park
Designated as America's 63rd National Park in 2020, protecting 72,000+ acres of pristine wilderness and 53 miles of free-flowing river.
World-Class Adventure
Home to some of the best whitewater rafting on the East Coast, with Class III-V rapids on both the New and Gauley Rivers.
"The New River Gorge is where the impossible becomes possible—where ancient geology meets modern adventure, and where leaders discover what they're truly capable of."
ACE Adventure Resort • Oak Hill, West Virginia
Who This is For (and Who It's Not)
This Retreat is For You If…
- You own or lead a business and carry real responsibility
- You make decisions in times of uncertainty
- You feel a plateau forming and want renewed clarity
- You value challenge that sharpens rather than drains
- You want honest conversation with peers that understand
- You're comfortable with moderate physical activity outside
- You're willing to step away from daily operations for a week
This Retreat is NOT For You If…
- You're looking for a passive retreat or a typical "vacation"
- You prefer theory over learning from experience
- You shy away from physical challenge
- You want surface level "networking"
- You're unwilling or able to disconnect from daily business
- You're not ready to examine your limitations
- Aren't ready to change how you approach leadership
This week works best for leaders who are ready to be present, engaged, and challenged—physically, mentally, and strategically.
See if You're a FitMeet Your Facilitators
This retreat is guided by two leaders who understand what it's like to carry responsibility, make decisions under pressure, and navigate uncertainty—both in business and in the real world.
Daniel Uchimoto
Leadership & Performance Coach
Entrepreneur • Adventure Guide
Daniel Uchimoto is a leadership and performance coach, entrepreneur, and professional adventure guide who works with founders, executives, and high-performing operators navigating pressure, uncertainty, and consequence. His work focuses on helping people make sound decisions, stay composed under stress, and adapt effectively when conditions are changing.
Before coaching and advising leaders, Daniel spent years guiding and participating in expedition-based wilderness experiences across remote rivers, mountains, and technical terrain—environments where preparation, trust, and calm leadership directly impact outcomes.
Alongside his coaching work, Daniel owns and operates multiple businesses across construction, real estate, and property management. He brings an operator's perspective to leadership—understanding risk, responsibility, and what it takes to keep teams aligned and moving forward.
Daniel designs and leads the adventure experiences that anchor the retreat, using challenge and environment as a catalyst for insight, trust, and integration.
Paul Kuthe
Leadership Coach • Facilitator • Storyteller
National Geographic Explorer • Former Pro Kayaker
Paul Kuthe is a National Geographic explorer, former professional kayaker, and leadership coach with over 30 years of experience guiding high performers. As the founder of Tributary® Coaching, he's worked with billionaire CEOs, iconic brands, and executive teams, helping leaders navigate uncertainty, reclaim clarity, and lead with conviction.
Paul blends adventure-tested leadership with storytelling mastery, drawing from decades of experience in high-risk environments and elite coaching rooms alike. A dual-certified StoryBrand® Guide and Business Made Simple® Coach, he facilitates conversations that cut through noise and translate experience into decisive action.
When he's not coaching or facilitating retreats, Paul is on the river with his family or hosting leadership experiences at his riverfront venue on the Washougal River—where executives trade boardrooms for campfires and rediscover direction through challenge, reflection, and flow.
Paul facilitates the leadership coaching sessions and masterminds, helping participants translate adventure experiences into actionable leadership insights.
How the Week Flows: Start to Finish
Arrival & Orientation
- Arrival at ACE Adventure Resort
- Welcome dinner
- Orientation and fireside introductions
Leadership Under Pressure
- Morning leadership coaching
- Full day lower Gauley rafting
- Evening recovery and informal connection
Trust & Teams
- Coaching session on guiding principles of high-performing teams
- Rock climbing and rappelling
- Evening Mastermind conversations
Performance & Presence
- Performance breathwork coaching
- Half-day Lower New River rafting
- Fireside Q&A and integration
Direction & Vision
- Vision and Goal Story Session
- Mountain biking experience
- Closing Mastermind dinner
Integration & Departure
- Full-day Upper Gauley rafting
- Conclusion integration
- Departures in the evening or following morning
*Exact activities and flow may adjust slightly based on weather and group dynamics.
See if You're a FitWhat's Included
This experience is intentionally limited to 10-20 people to keep the group focused and personal.
Lodging
- 5 nights in private luxury cabins
- Private bedrooms
- Comfortable gathering spaces
Meals
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Catered by ACE Adventure Resort
- Designed to fuel active days
Leadership Coaching
- Daily facilitated coaching sessions
- Focus on performance & direction
- By pro performance coaches
Adventures
- Whitewater rafting up to class V
- Rock climbing & rappelling
- Mountain biking experience
- All gear included
- Certified professional guides
Logistics & Support
- Transportation to and from activities
- On-site coordination and support
- Professional photography
- 1:1 support provided where needed
- Videography & photography
Communication & Integration
- Evening Masterminds and coaching
- Facilitated peer discussions
- Small cohort by design
- Follow-up support post event
*Travel to and from West Virginia, alcohol, and optional guide gratuities are not included.
See if You're a FitHow it Works
Schedule a Fit Call
Book a short conversation to explore your goals, answer questions, and confirm this retreat is a good fit.
Reserve Your Spot
If it's a fit, you'll secure your place with a $2,500 per person deposit and receive preparation details.
Arrive Adventure Ready
Show up in West Virginia ready to be challenged, reconnect with clarity, and lead with renewed conviction.
An investment that feeds the flow of life & business
Because of the nature of the experience and the group dynamic, participation is by application only.
Includes lodging, meals, coaching, adventures, gear, transportation during the week, and all facilitated sessions.
A minimum $2,500 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant due at registration.
The 2026 Retreat is Booking Now
Sept 27th - Oct 2nd
Only 20 spaces available. Schedule a short 15-20 minute call to see if this is what you or your team needs to prepare for the uncertainty beyond the horizon.
Schedule a CallFrequently Asked Questions
Ready to Join the Adventure?
Only 20 spaces available. Schedule a short 15-20 minute call to see if this is what you or your team needs to prepare for the uncertainty beyond the horizon.
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