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Alumni Spotlight: Alison Simpson
/in Alumni Stories /by adminAlison Simpson has completed 57 marathons and ultras, including winning her age group in a 250km Race Across the Sahara Desert, and has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. When she’s not ticking off her bucket list via traveling and running, Alison works as an award-winning marketer, and seasoned brand and […]
Why we all need a Digital Detox and 9 Ways how to do it
/in Detox, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminSitting is the new smoking, but do we understand why? Learn how sitting leads to chronic inflammation, which plays a role in almost every major disease including cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
Why Sitting Is Bad For You + 5 Ways To Fix It
/in Detox, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminSitting is the new smoking, but do we understand why? Learn how sitting leads to chronic inflammation, which plays a role in almost every major disease including cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
Best Health and Wellness Retreat in Canada by Condé Nast
/in Press /by adminThis summer, when Travel + Leisure rated Mountain Trek the #1 Health Retreat in the US & Canada, we were humbled. But now, after Condé Nast just announced that Mountain Trek is the #1 Wellness Retreat in all of Canada, we are speechless. Every member of the Mountain Trek team pours their heart and soul into offering a world-class program that […]
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 […]