Volunteer for hiking event

My name is Brian Damsgaard, 45 years old. I am a trained police officer, personal trainer and coach.

During Covid-19, I really opened my eyes to what hiking can do. Not only in relation to the body and the physical aspect – but also to a large extent mentally. The mindset.

When I walked, space emerged. Space for peace. Space for contemplation. And space for thoughts that normally drown in noise, pace and distractions. Good, constructive ideas suddenly found their way because the thoughts were given free rein. It was precisely there, during the long walks, that the seed was planted.

For several years, I have been toying with the idea of ​​organizing marching events with a massive focus on nature experiences, presence and being in motion – both physically and mentally. Events where the route, the setting and the experience are well thought out from start to finish, and where the participants don't "just" walk a distance, but get a holistic experience.

On the day of the event – ​​and in the days before and after – I have a number of helpers around me. People who help with routes, marking, set-up, logistics and practical details. These are people who come early and stay until the end, so that the participants can focus on the most important thing: walking.

I also like to think outside the box.
That's why I'm constantly developing new formats that challenge the classic way of thinking about walking events. I do this with, among other things, Hell Walk – an uncompromising concept that tests both physics and mindset – and with a brand new 100 km walking concept that will soon see the light of day.