For this instructive video, we enlisted the help of Mountain Trek’s yoga teacher and fitness instructor Katya Hayes to show us some relaxing bedtime yoga techniques.
Men’s Health, one of the most popular men’s magazines and fitness websites in North America, recently featured Mountain Trek in an article entitled “The 7 Best Vacations For Your Body.” The story describes the “science-based program” and then quotes Brandon Mentore, an ACE-certified personal trainer, saying Mountain Trek offers everything you could want in a health […]
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This recipe is full of Malaysian influence; peppery cilantro, zesty lime all coated around succulent scallops and served with crisp veg. This dish is delicious and healthy.
Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa is honoured to be nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards under the category: “Destination Spas – International – Canada.” If you would like to vote now, you will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 dream trip, courtesy of Travel + Leisure. Overall the survey […]
“Digital detox” is a buzz phrase we’re hearing more of lately but what exactly is it and why should we do it? After all, isn’t technology meant to improve our lives, helping us keep more connected and freeing up time so we can concentrate on other things? It is true that technology has vastly improved certain aspects […]
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Halfway through January is when most people start falling off the wagon and foregoing all the resolutions they made on New Year’s Eve. But with these 10 easy-to-follow guidelines, you can have a better chance of sticking with your resolutions and watching them become healthy habits you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. 1. Be Specific Don’t […]
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Happy holidays from myself and all of us here at Mountain Trek! We’re wishing you much merriment and good health in 2017. And we want to give a special thanks to those of you who voted for us in the various award contests we were nominated for during 2016. This has been one of the […]
If you suffer from lower back pain, you may be considering using a back brace for your workout. It’s common to see braces being used in the gym; however, a back brace may be doing more harm than good. Nearly 80% of North Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For […]
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The name says it all. Nut butter anchors the lightness of coconut, orange and apricot in this delicious snack. This Heavenly Orbs recipe is definitely one that belongs in our Hall of Fame. Makes 8 or 9 orbs. Ingredients 1/3 cup almond butter 1/8 cup hemp seed butter 1/8 tsp cardamom 1 cup chopped dried […]
We're excited to announce Mountain Trek has been named "Best in Canada" in Spafinder's 2016 Global Wellness Travel Awards. Recently Spafinder announced the results of its 3rd annual WTA awards, which recognize hotels, resorts, destination spas and retreats offering the best wellness vacations and experiences on six continents and in 41 countries. This year, 388 finalists […]
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Mountain Trek’s program director Kirkland Shave says more often he’s meeting guests at the lodge who are struggling with stress. Whether it’s their work, family life, or personal troubles, he says that many people come to the lodge to escape their daily stresses, immerse themselves in nature, get a good night’s sleep, and, ultimately relax. However, when […]
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We’re excited to announce that Mountain Trek has won a prestigious Condé Nast Award. In Condé Nast Traveler‘s 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards, Mountain Trek was honoured to be named #2 Top Resort in Canada! Recently Condé Nast Traveler magazine announced the results of its 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Mountain Trek was recognized as […]
A deep, dark standard, this black bean soup recipe provides plenty of flavor while offering a complete bean and rice protein source. Try it blended for a smoother texture. This recipe for Black Bean Soup serves 4. Ingredients ¾ cup onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup celery, diced ½ cup carrots, diced ½ […]
Many of our guests at Mountain Trek travel for work and spend a lot of time in hotels, at airports, and on airplanes. When enduring cross-continental flights, it can feel impossible to sleep on the plane. Related Article: 7 Tips To Help You Sleep Better Sleeping on a flight has its challenges, but there are a few […]
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Guests at Mountain Trek are pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the snacks we supply during the hours they spend hiking on the trails. Many expect mass-produced “energy” bars to help fuel their activities but that style of snack is usually full of corn syrup and highly processed ingredients. We recommend people take a small time […]
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Bedtime Yoga | Best Restorative Poses to Promote Sleep
/in Relaxation, Sleep, Tips & Advice /by adminFor this instructive video, we enlisted the help of Mountain Trek’s yoga teacher and fitness instructor Katya Hayes to show us some relaxing bedtime yoga techniques.
Men’s Health Features Mountain Trek
/in Press /by adminMen’s Health, one of the most popular men’s magazines and fitness websites in North America, recently featured Mountain Trek in an article entitled “The 7 Best Vacations For Your Body.” The story describes the “science-based program” and then quotes Brandon Mentore, an ACE-certified personal trainer, saying Mountain Trek offers everything you could want in a health […]
Malaysian Lime Coconut Scallops/Whitefish
/in Recipes /by adminThis recipe is full of Malaysian influence; peppery cilantro, zesty lime all coated around succulent scallops and served with crisp veg. This dish is delicious and healthy.
Mountain Trek Nominated for Travel + Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards
/in Press /by adminMountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa is honoured to be nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards under the category: “Destination Spas – International – Canada.” If you would like to vote now, you will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 dream trip, courtesy of Travel + Leisure. Overall the survey […]
Easy Ways to Digital Detox
/in Detox, Tips & Advice /by admin“Digital detox” is a buzz phrase we’re hearing more of lately but what exactly is it and why should we do it? After all, isn’t technology meant to improve our lives, helping us keep more connected and freeing up time so we can concentrate on other things? It is true that technology has vastly improved certain aspects […]
10 Tricks to Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions
/in Tips & Advice /by adminHalfway through January is when most people start falling off the wagon and foregoing all the resolutions they made on New Year’s Eve. But with these 10 easy-to-follow guidelines, you can have a better chance of sticking with your resolutions and watching them become healthy habits you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. 1. Be Specific Don’t […]
Season’s Greetings from Kirkland
/in Tips & Advice /by adminHappy holidays from myself and all of us here at Mountain Trek! We’re wishing you much merriment and good health in 2017. And we want to give a special thanks to those of you who voted for us in the various award contests we were nominated for during 2016. This has been one of the […]
Back pain? Read This Before Getting A Back Brace
/in Fitness, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminIf you suffer from lower back pain, you may be considering using a back brace for your workout. It’s common to see braces being used in the gym; however, a back brace may be doing more harm than good. Nearly 80% of North Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For […]
Heavenly Orbs Recipe
/in Nutrition, Recipes /by adminThe name says it all. Nut butter anchors the lightness of coconut, orange and apricot in this delicious snack. This Heavenly Orbs recipe is definitely one that belongs in our Hall of Fame. Makes 8 or 9 orbs. Ingredients 1/3 cup almond butter 1/8 cup hemp seed butter 1/8 tsp cardamom 1 cup chopped dried […]
Spafinder Names Mountain Trek Best In Canada
/in Press /by adminWe're excited to announce Mountain Trek has been named "Best in Canada" in Spafinder's 2016 Global Wellness Travel Awards. Recently Spafinder announced the results of its 3rd annual WTA awards, which recognize hotels, resorts, destination spas and retreats offering the best wellness vacations and experiences on six continents and in 41 countries. This year, 388 finalists […]
How to Reduce Stress With Meditation
/in Relaxation, Tips & Advice /by adminMountain Trek’s program director Kirkland Shave says more often he’s meeting guests at the lodge who are struggling with stress. Whether it’s their work, family life, or personal troubles, he says that many people come to the lodge to escape their daily stresses, immerse themselves in nature, get a good night’s sleep, and, ultimately relax. However, when […]
Mountain Trek Wins Condé Nast Award
/in Press /by adminWe’re excited to announce that Mountain Trek has won a prestigious Condé Nast Award. In Condé Nast Traveler‘s 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards, Mountain Trek was honoured to be named #2 Top Resort in Canada! Recently Condé Nast Traveler magazine announced the results of its 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Mountain Trek was recognized as […]
Black Bean Soup Recipe
/in Recipes /by adminA deep, dark standard, this black bean soup recipe provides plenty of flavor while offering a complete bean and rice protein source. Try it blended for a smoother texture. This recipe for Black Bean Soup serves 4. Ingredients ¾ cup onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup celery, diced ½ cup carrots, diced ½ […]
4 Tips: How to Sleep On Airplanes
/in Relaxation, Sleep /by adminMany of our guests at Mountain Trek travel for work and spend a lot of time in hotels, at airports, and on airplanes. When enduring cross-continental flights, it can feel impossible to sleep on the plane. Related Article: 7 Tips To Help You Sleep Better Sleeping on a flight has its challenges, but there are a few […]
6 Healthy Travel Snacks That Are Pre-Packaged
/in Nutrition, Tips & Advice /by adminGuests at Mountain Trek are pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the snacks we supply during the hours they spend hiking on the trails. Many expect mass-produced “energy” bars to help fuel their activities but that style of snack is usually full of corn syrup and highly processed ingredients. We recommend people take a small time […]