A backpacker above a mountain lake in the Sierra Nevada

Guided outdoor adventures for Muslim men

Our mission
"Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding."
Surah Al-Imran, 3:190

We started Rawasi Adventures with one purpose: to bring Muslim men into the wilderness. Not just for the adventure, but for what happens when you disconnect from everything and stand in front of Allah's creation with nothing between you and it.

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Our upcoming retreat

Three backpackers on the trail above the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Rawasi Backpacking Retreat

Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy

January 15 to 18, 2027 · 4 days, 3 nights

Guides, gear, halal meals and shuttle included. No experience needed.

Safety

The backcountry is serious. We plan for it.

Going with experienced guides is what makes the wilderness accessible. Every Rawasi trip is planned around keeping brothers safe, so you can focus on the experience.

  • Wilderness First Aid certified guidesTrained to respond to injuries and illness far from help.
  • Emergency plans and satellite connectionA satellite device keeps us in contact with emergency services, even with no cell service.
  • Route and weather planningWe study every route and the weather history before the trip, and monitor conditions throughout.
  • Close attention in a small group3 guides for 12 brothers, keeping an eye on everyone's health and pace.
  • Wildlife protocolsFood stays in bear canisters, and guides are trained for bear encounters.

Testimonials

"We're all waking up for Fajr to pray, so we're not missing anything. Our deen is still intact, and if anything, we're actually connecting more with nature and Allah."
Omar El-Etr
Omar El-EtrEmigrant Wilderness, July 2026
"I was always looking for like-minded Muslim brothers... backpacking for me... gives me a chance to connect better with my Creator and strengthen my iman."
Mohammad Sameer Khan
Mohammad Sameer KhanEmigrant Wilderness, July 2026
"SubhanAllah, Allah still calls us the most beautiful of creation when we have all this... So how lucky are we to have Allah? Ya Kareem."
Din Didic
Din DidicEmigrant Wilderness, July 2026

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