Hot 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.
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Cathy Grierson has been Mountain Trek’s Head Guide & Fitness Director for almost two decades, and she’s not slowing down. She embodies ox-like strength, and is a leading source of fitness-related non-quackery. In an attempt to become even one hundredth as physically tuned-up as Cathy, I sat down with her to chat about how she’s […]
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Last summer, I walked into Mountain Trek with a host of digestive issues. Food and I were not—I repeat, and emphasize, NOT—on good terms. I was bloated. I was inflamed. I was crumbling. Jenn Keirstead, the program’s nutritionist, fixed that. And within a week. With her emphasis on non-inflammatory foods, and appropriate meal times and […]
We’re meant to be outside. The terrible thing is, most of us spend over 2,000 hours at our desks yearly. That’s like watching The Titanic 616 times in a row. The stress, the long hours, the sedentary nature of our chair-bound lives—it’s all sucking the life out of us. This year, take it outside. More […]
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Last year, I took a week off from my Bay Area-based job to enjoy a week at Mountain Trek. I won’t deny the first few days were difficult—sugar is my vice—but mid-way through the program I noticed a fundamental change within—a change so monumental I decided to leave my job and start creating written content […]
Ringing in the New Year is supposed to be exciting. The thing is, it’s often far from. While smearing trout atop countless cucumber rounds for the night’s festivities, we’re reminded how our New Year’s resolutions didn’t last more than a few, by which I mean maximum two, of the 52 weeks we were supposed to […]
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Sorry to break it to you, but New Year’s resolutions don’t work. In fact, 92% of them fail. Don’t believe us? Think back to any of the ones you’ve made. Perhaps you vowed to read more, and ended up reading more of your eyelids. And maybe you said you’d eat more healthfully, and then […]
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With 2019 rounding the corner, it’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. Is this your time to try a new fitness class? Are you still thinking about that popular nutrition program everyone’s talking about? “Quick fixes” that jolt our systems are tempting to turn to, but we encourage lasting lifestyle changes; no program is […]
The holidays are a time for family, warmth and indulging — but too often people go totally off-track and end up messing with their sleep habits, getting lax on their fitness regimen, or putting un a couple of unwanted pounds from holiday festivities. However, with an empathetic attitude towards the self and a solid plan, […]
This dish is great any day but makes an especially fantastic holiday meal in lieu of a whole chicken and fixings. The savory mushroom stuffing coils through the rolled chicken to produce spiral discs when sliced. Guests will think you have made an exceptional effort, but the preparation is actually simple. We think of it […]
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The short answer? The Mountain Trek program seeks to balance your hormones for optimal health. For most people, caffeine increases cortisol — and cortisol negatively impacts your metabolism. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, and it operates inversely to DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) — the “youth” or “rejuvenating hormone.” DHEA builds muscle, burns calories, and lowers […]
Pumpkin might not be an obvious addition to chili, but we find it gives body. On cool days, pumpkin chili really hits the spot with the smoky, spicy flavors. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 5 cup beef stock 2 cup canned, diced tomatoes 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup carrot, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 1/2 […]
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Oftentimes conversations about health focus solely on physical needs, but in order to achieve true vitality, we must look beyond the basics of water, food, shelter, and sleep. Humans have mental needs (creativity, learning, meditation), emotional needs (relationship, sharing of feelings, feelings of belonging), and spiritual needs (need for inspiration, contemplation, beauty, and context). Checking […]
This soup is named for the founder of our rural area, Ainsworth Hot Springs. We imagine a hot pot of earthy soup like this would have fed the miners toiling away on the nearby mountains a century ago. We’ve innovated with a little coconut milk to build a creamy base and added protein. Our Captain Ainsworth’s […]
Did you know? Humans are the only mammals that don’t prioritize sleep above all else. This is the time when your body and brain rest and reboot, and healthy sleep is crucial for long-term health and vitality — it’s as important as nutrition and fitness, but is usually the first thing that falls off our […]
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.
SMART goal making with Lead Guide Cathy
/in Tips & Advice /by adminCathy Grierson has been Mountain Trek’s Head Guide & Fitness Director for almost two decades, and she’s not slowing down. She embodies ox-like strength, and is a leading source of fitness-related non-quackery. In an attempt to become even one hundredth as physically tuned-up as Cathy, I sat down with her to chat about how she’s […]
New Year’s resolutions with nutritionist Jenn
/in Tips & Advice /by adminLast summer, I walked into Mountain Trek with a host of digestive issues. Food and I were not—I repeat, and emphasize, NOT—on good terms. I was bloated. I was inflamed. I was crumbling. Jenn Keirstead, the program’s nutritionist, fixed that. And within a week. With her emphasis on non-inflammatory foods, and appropriate meal times and […]
5 Reasons You Need to Start Hiking in 2019
/in Tips & Advice /by adminWe’re meant to be outside. The terrible thing is, most of us spend over 2,000 hours at our desks yearly. That’s like watching The Titanic 616 times in a row. The stress, the long hours, the sedentary nature of our chair-bound lives—it’s all sucking the life out of us. This year, take it outside. More […]
New Year’s resolutions with Kirk
/in Tips & Advice /by adminLast year, I took a week off from my Bay Area-based job to enjoy a week at Mountain Trek. I won’t deny the first few days were difficult—sugar is my vice—but mid-way through the program I noticed a fundamental change within—a change so monumental I decided to leave my job and start creating written content […]
Set Micro-Resolutions To Succeed In 2019
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminRinging in the New Year is supposed to be exciting. The thing is, it’s often far from. While smearing trout atop countless cucumber rounds for the night’s festivities, we’re reminded how our New Year’s resolutions didn’t last more than a few, by which I mean maximum two, of the 52 weeks we were supposed to […]
Improve your New Year’s resolutions
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminSorry to break it to you, but New Year’s resolutions don’t work. In fact, 92% of them fail. Don’t believe us? Think back to any of the ones you’ve made. Perhaps you vowed to read more, and ended up reading more of your eyelids. And maybe you said you’d eat more healthfully, and then […]
Our Nutritionist’s Take On Keto, Whole30 + Intermittent Fasting
/in Habits to Health, Nutrition, Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekWith 2019 rounding the corner, it’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. Is this your time to try a new fitness class? Are you still thinking about that popular nutrition program everyone’s talking about? “Quick fixes” that jolt our systems are tempting to turn to, but we encourage lasting lifestyle changes; no program is […]
5 Steps To A Merry, Healthful Holiday
/in Habits to Health, Nutrition, Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekThe holidays are a time for family, warmth and indulging — but too often people go totally off-track and end up messing with their sleep habits, getting lax on their fitness regimen, or putting un a couple of unwanted pounds from holiday festivities. However, with an empathetic attitude towards the self and a solid plan, […]
Spiral Chicken with Mashed Cauliflower and Cranberry Recipe
/in Recipes /by adminThis dish is great any day but makes an especially fantastic holiday meal in lieu of a whole chicken and fixings. The savory mushroom stuffing coils through the rolled chicken to produce spiral discs when sliced. Guests will think you have made an exceptional effort, but the preparation is actually simple. We think of it […]
Why There’s No Caffeine At Mountain Trek
/in Detox, Habits to Health, Nutrition, Relaxation /by Natalie PlacekThe short answer? The Mountain Trek program seeks to balance your hormones for optimal health. For most people, caffeine increases cortisol — and cortisol negatively impacts your metabolism. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, and it operates inversely to DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) — the “youth” or “rejuvenating hormone.” DHEA builds muscle, burns calories, and lowers […]
Smoky Pumpkin Chili with Organic Beef
/in Recipes /by adminPumpkin might not be an obvious addition to chili, but we find it gives body. On cool days, pumpkin chili really hits the spot with the smoky, spicy flavors. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 5 cup beef stock 2 cup canned, diced tomatoes 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup carrot, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 1/2 […]
Struggling With Your Fitness + Nutrition Regimen? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions.
/in Fitness, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekOftentimes conversations about health focus solely on physical needs, but in order to achieve true vitality, we must look beyond the basics of water, food, shelter, and sleep. Humans have mental needs (creativity, learning, meditation), emotional needs (relationship, sharing of feelings, feelings of belonging), and spiritual needs (need for inspiration, contemplation, beauty, and context). Checking […]
Captain Ainsworth’s Classic Fall Soup
/in Tips & Advice /by adminThis soup is named for the founder of our rural area, Ainsworth Hot Springs. We imagine a hot pot of earthy soup like this would have fed the miners toiling away on the nearby mountains a century ago. We’ve innovated with a little coconut milk to build a creamy base and added protein. Our Captain Ainsworth’s […]
How To Prioritize Sleep
/in Relaxation, Sleep /by Natalie PlacekDid you know? Humans are the only mammals that don’t prioritize sleep above all else. This is the time when your body and brain rest and reboot, and healthy sleep is crucial for long-term health and vitality — it’s as important as nutrition and fitness, but is usually the first thing that falls off our […]