Wilderness Therapy Facilitators: Fit for Adventure

04/06/2026

It's official: I'm a full-time personal trainer and entrepreneur. They put it in the paper and everything.

For my birthday last month, I resigned from my management role at Wildland Trekking / Intrepid Travel to go all-in on two things: helping The Verde Valley find real joy in movement, and building that climbing gym I literally can't stop talking about.

For those just meeting me, Hi! I'm Ken Parker. I've been coaching part-time for three years, and watching clients accomplish things they didn't think possible made going full-time an easy call.

I have openings in my schedule for individuals and small groups ready to challenge themselves mentally and physically in order to build real, lasting fitness habits.

My approach: consistency through fun, and intensity through intent, with programming we build together. I come to you: your home, local parks, any SNAP Fitness in the quad cities, or the Planet Fitness in Cottonwood.

Every session booked goes toward building something new for all of us. Hit me up and let's get to work!

-kp
[email protected]
www.WildernessTherapyFacilitators.com

25/05/2026

Work continues to bring an indoor bouldering gym to Cottonwood!

I’ve been collaborating with a wall builder out of Utah to develop layout and wall concepts for the space inside Food City Plaza. Then I used those plans to create this concept rendering of what the gym could look like once complete, exciting right?!

This would be Cottonwood’s first dedicated indoor bouldering gym: built for beginners, crushers, kids, travelers, and everyone in between.

Would you check this place out once we open?

👇 Let me know by filling out the interest form below!

Thank you for taking a moment to share your feedback! We are continuing the development of an indoor climbing and adventure training facility in the historic Cottonwood Theater space, located in the Food City Plaza and it's time for an informal headcount to help persuade donors and loan officers. Th...

09/05/2026

Hey Verde Valley!

I'm continuing to work on bringing an indoor climbing and adventure training facility to the old Cottonwood Theater in the Food City Plaza, and closing in on the funding. A strong list of interested community members goes a long way with grant committees and loan officers, so if this sounds like something you'd use, please take 2 minutes to fill this out:

Community Interest Survey → https://forms.gle/gR22Roh7jNgs73XPA

No purchase required. Just your honest interest and your email so I can keep you posted as things develop.

Want to learn more about the project or lock in a founding-member rate before we open? Details and Early-access passes are available now:

Reserve Your Early-Access Pass →
https://www.wildernesstherapyfacilitators.com/wtfat

Thank you for helping make this happen. Let's build something The Verde Valley is proud of.

21/04/2026

For those that have followed the journey so far, I have an update! As you know, I've spent more than a year chasing this dream: to build 'Why The Face?!' A purpose built facility where we can challenge ourselves to build real strength, real confidence, and have a real adventure without driving hours.

The RV wash / drive through mechanic shop in town seemed like a great option but the parking and structural stability were insufficient. The Majestic Theater over in VoC is awesome and may someday become a viable location but the numbers ultimately didn't pencil out. But now we're FIRST IN LINE to bring an indoor rock climbing & personal training facility to the old Cottonwood Theater in the Food City Plaza, right here in Cottonwood!!

AND did you know you can use your HSA/FSA account to pay for a gym membership? Through TrueMed, a Letter of Medical Necessity makes fitness a qualified medical expense. Your tax-advantaged dollars, working harder for your health.

Is there a specific feature or amenity you want to see included in the build out? Let me know!!

More details coming soon. Tag someone who needs to climb something and ask them, "Why The Face?!"

22/02/2026

Heyo,

It's Ken, here with an update about the Climbing and Training Facility!

Next step: preliminary code review. This is the gatekeeper before we can start building, so it’s a big milestone.

🗓 March 9th at 11:00 AM
📍 Verde Conference Room, 10 S 6th St, Cottonwood

If you want to see how the sausage gets made (bureaucracy edition), this is where it starts. Progress is happening! Brick by brick, bolt by bolt.

Learn more here!
https://www.wildernesstherapyfacilitators.com/wtfat

16/02/2026

I've made the leap to pursue personal training and the development of an Adventure Training & Climbing Center full time!

I will have additional availability for training sessions in the next few months. Check out the links below for my most recent blog post about the benefits of training for adventure and to book a free eval session on my personal training app.

Thanks for all your support!

https://www.wildernesstherapyfacilitators.com/post/let-s-gooooo

https://www.trainerize.me/profile/wildernesstherapyfacilitators/?planGUID=4c75c630edee450488a66c28272349bb

Howdy! It's me Ken. If you’re someone who’s curious about rock climbing or other outdoor adventures, but hasn’t quite taken the leap, this post is for you. I believe the best way to grow is by challenging yourself mentally and physically, and that’s exactly what I want to help you do.Here’...

10/02/2026

Check out my instagram for workout tips, training circuits and general silliness!

02/02/2026

Howdy! I designed a rad 90 day exercise program to help push your fitness or get you started down the trail.

It comes with a 12 week, three-phase program, exercise videos and tracker, menu-planner, as well as an in-person or online collaboration session with your trainer at the start of each phase!

Follow the link below to get started, I look forward to meeting you!

https://shorturl.at/VqLW3

Happy hiking,
Ken

Join this 90-Day Fitness Program built to help connect your mind and body while building lean muscle mass, core strength and cardiovascular fitness! It comes with 2 in-person or online evaluation sessions with your trainer.

23/01/2026

Its a New Year and Ken is out there helping folks acheive their goals, one rep at a time.

Spaces now available, reach out to schedule your session and lets get goin!

30/12/2025

2026 is the Year of the Horse. Now is the time to find your stride!!

Are you ready to level up your fitness? Most people forget that the real secret to consistency isn't just the work you put in, it’s also the recovery that keeps you going.

I’m thrilled to announce our January Jumpstart package! We’ve teamed up with local experts to give you a 360-degree approach to your health. Links in the comments!

Medical Wellness: Consultations with Dr. Amy at Apothedoc.

Expert Training: Personal sessions with me in the Verde Valley.

Pro Nutrition: Specialized meal guidance from Nourish Nutrition Counseling.

Elite Recovery: Contrast therapy at Immersion Experience.

Stop the "start-stop" cycle. Let’s build a foundation that lasts.

👇 Comment "READY" or DM me for details!