Mountain Trek was featured in a list of top weight loss retreats, on bestweightlossretreats.com. If you’re looking for a major life style change, the Mountain Trek’s fitness program may just be the answer to your weight woes. The secret to the program’s success are daily hikes, evening cardio activities, detox, nutrition classes and their wellness coaching […]
The University of Florida’s Weight Loss Study supports what we believe, and teach, here at Mountain Trek. Our 1200 calorie-controlled spa cuisine, 6-7 hours of physical activity per day, and stress reduction and detoxification practices, benefit our guests with a rapid, healthy raise in metabolism. The by-product: weight loss averages of 4-6 lbs for women […]
Notes: Recipe serves 3 x 8 oz each, or 4 x 6 oz (at MT we serve women 4oz, men 6oz – for weightloss) Hemp protein powder, we use the pure stuff here at MT – no additives, just hemp (1 tbsp per serving). Greens powder, we use a greens combination (with spirulina, sprouted barley, kamut, etc) […]
This morning was my last guiding day of the season here in British Columbia. As we close up shop for the winter, we are already preparing for the Turkey Burner (our winter program) and the upcoming 2011 season. It has been great to see the evolution of our program over ten years to where it […]
In 2004, travel writer Cynthia Dial came to Mountain Trek in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. She returned in the fall of 2010 and documented her experience in TraveLife Magazine and JustLuxe.com. “With a six-year-older body and a metabolism 2,190 days closer to its expiration date (yes, I multiplied), I had doubts. Would a similar routine have similar results? Moreover, would […]
For 2012 we’re upping the anté and taking the idea of “fitness vacation” to the next level…to an Everest Base Camp level! If you’re looking for a unique physical challenge, and want to experience one of the most culturally rich places on the planet, join Kirk and iTrekNepal for the Himalayan Adventure (March 12-20, 2012), or the ultimateEverest Base Camp (March […]
Tatler Spa Guide 2011 has chosen Mountain Trek as one of the top 101 spas in the world. They recognize that “with everyone’s crazy, unhealthy lives, the spa break is no longer an indulgence but a necessity”. Mountain Trek is featured in the Lithe Spirit category, which is apt description as you go home feeling lighter […]
This past November I had the pleasure of leading the Mountain Trek Program with Jeff at Rancho La Puerta in the sunny Baja. Let me sum it up: it’s hard to be motivated to “move” here in the cold, dark, north! If you’re thinking of joining our upcoming Winter Program at Rancho La Puerta, here’s a taste of what you’ll […]
Instead of setting resolutions this year, why not think of the New Year as an opportunity to add some new ideas into your lifestyle. For instant stress release try: Have a cup of tea. Perhaps the English had it right taking an afternoon break for tea. According to a study conducted at University College London, […]
