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Top Rated Health Retreat in US & Canada by Travel + Leisure
/in Press /by adminWhile Mountain Trek is a unique retreat, we’re in no denial wellness travel is booming. We see our competitors. We read their reviews. But with more and more resorts and hotels, of all shapes and sizes, joining our movement to rejuvenate both the body and soul, we stand even prouder to announce the results […]
Staff Spotlight: Krista Williams
/in Tips & Advice /by adminKrista is one of our long-time hiking guides. Here’s the scoop on how she became such a Nature Woman, Lover of The Outdoors, and why she comes back to Mountain Trek, year after year. Becoming a parent has made me reflect on my own childhood. I grew up with parents who were very passionate about […]
Alumni Spotlight: Katie Arnoldi
/in Alumni Stories /by adminKatie Arnoldi, a critically-acclaimed American author based in Southern California, experienced a week at Mountain Trek last July. She and I did the program together, and I was able to witness, first-hand, how much the program changed her. Almost a year later, I sat down with Katie to learn more about Mountain Trek’s effect on […]
3 Steps to 10x your Goal Success Rate
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminPeeling a banana from the bottom up. Using duct tape to open tough lids. Putting bars of soap in clothing drawers to give undergarments etc. a pleasant smell. I love a good hack–they increase productivity, and turn me into an efficient, well-oiled machine. The hacks we’re excited to share today relate to goal-setting. Specifically, […]
Meet Mountain Trek’s Kinesiologist, Kristy Shields
/in Tips & Advice /by adminIt’s no secret we’re all curious about the “real lives” of the Mountain Trek staff, and how they came to be part of the program. This time around, we’d like to give you the “behind the scenes” on Kristy, Mountain Trek’s kinesiologist. I’m from Thrums, in the beautiful West Kootenays. I have recently moved back […]
Creative Ways to Mother Yourself
/in Habits to Health, Relaxation, Tips & Advice /by adminNext Mother’s Day, we invite you to think of the word mother as a verb (“to mother”), versus a noun. Why? Mothering transcends the female–you’re mothered by anyone (or thing) who offers you acceptance, nourishment, instruction, and empowerment. By detaching motherhood from any particular person, you’ll begin to notice where you could personally use more […]
Meet Chef Simon Vine & His New Recipes
/in Nutrition, Recipes /by adminLet’s be real, a large reason you’re coming and/or have come to Mountain Trek is for the food, more appropriately referenced as ridiculously-delicious, organic spa cuisine, that just so happens to be calorie-controlled to reset your metabolism. But who’s the mastermind behind our nourishing meals and snacks? Who is this menu-Einstein we all want to […]
The Amalfi Coast’s 4 Best Hikes
/in Hiking, Tips & Advice /by adminFirst things first, when you’re hiking the Amalfi Coast, you’re not just putting one foot in front of the other on some variety of unpaved flooring. Rather, you’re hiking historic trails, some of which connect charming villages, a large number of which cling to the mountains above the deep blue Mediterranean, and all of which […]
A Saturday in Nelson, British Columbia
/in Tips & Advice /by adminWhile you’ve travelled to beautiful British Columbia to experience our award-winning program and otherworldly hiking trails, Nelson, a little bohemian town located just 45 minutes away from the Mountain Trek lodge, is well worth a visit before, or after, your stay with us. Also known as “The Queen City,” Nelson boasts an impressive collection of […]
Quick Energy Protein Smoothie -Take a minute for breakfast!
/3 Comments/in Recipes /by MountainTrekThis is the early-morning High Energy Protein smoothie we serve our guests every day. It helps break our fast and kick start our metabolic process. We recommend mixing until really smooth to get the most out of the combined flavors. INGREDIENTS 1 cup frozen fruit, such as berries, mangos, and/or strawberries 1 tablespoon hemp oil […]
Kirk’s 40-Year-Old Morning Routine
/in Tips & Advice /by adminCall me nosy, but one of my pastimes is picking others’ brains about their morning routines. I’m a creature of habit whose diet, exercise and sleep don’t vary much from day to day, and while I’ve found the regimen that currently works for me, I’m keen to learn what other people do to keep their […]
2019 Mountain Trek Schedule Updates
/in Hiking, Relaxation /by adminAs Sir Isaac Newton taught us, a body in motion stays in motion. At Mountain Trek, we believe this not only applies to the human body, but our program as well. We must constantly seek novel methods to improve the offering—that’s the only way we will continue to help you improve your health. While this […]
Mountain Trek’s Morning Routine
/in Tips & Advice /by adminI see you there, scratching your head as you read, “6:15AM Smoothie + Tonic” on our schedule for every day (!) of the week at Mountain Trek. And I see you scratching even harder when you read, “6:30 AM Gentle Yoga.” Here’s the deal with why we wake up at 6AM to drink “that stuff” within […]
Feel like your health is out of control? Try a morning routine
/in Alumni Stories /by adminCall it a belligerent zeitgeist or pressure cooker–the bottom line is we’re living in a pretty testing time for mental and physical health. We’re raising kids of the “I want” generation, trying to navigate their begs for the latest consoles and phones; we’re swimming upstream in alienating workforces; we’re trying to be successful entrepreneurs, and […]
What’s so hot about hot springs? 5 Reasons to go for a soak
/in Detox, Relaxation, Tips & Advice /by adminHot springs are full-steam ahead on being the #1 luxury vacationers prioritize when picking their holiday destination. Why? Not only are they great for post-ski socializing, they work wonders for your body, physically and mentally.