You have heard it called “the silent thief”. You remember a friend whose mother or grandmother was never the same after breaking her hip because of it. You may even have been told that you are at risk yourself. It is osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become thin and filled with holes (hence the […]
When winter rolls around we often get into the headspace that we cannot go outside. It’s cold, it’s wet, we’ll get sick – but nothing could be further from the truth. Here at Mountain Trek we’ve employed snowshoeing as our main fitness component for the winter because quite simply, it’s good for you, it fun, and best […]
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There are so many great reasons to join us at Mountain Trek this winter. As promised, our 7 day “Turkey Burner” will melt away the extra pounds acquired over the holidays while you hike through pristine, snow-capped peaks. Every morning is a reset on the quiet, snow-covered mountains circling the lake below our lodge. It’s […]
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Mountain Trek Heads to Rancho la Puerta When you think of boot camp, do you think about suffering for your own well-being and improved health and fitness? Well, boot camp at Rancho La Puerta á la Mountain Trek, that couldn’t be further from the truth when we head south of the border for two weeks in November. What To Expect […]
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Joanne Holden of the USDA’s Nutrient Data Laboratory in Beltsville, Md., reported to the Chicago Tribune that the USDA has the world’s largest database with information on 100 nutrients for over 7500 foods. The lab’s main purpose is to manage databases, including the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, the “gold standard” for nutritionists and […]
We know that stretching when exercising is important at Mountain Trek. As a fitness boot camp, we happen to do a lot of it. But studies are showing that the key to making it effective, is a matter of when you stretch. The latest exercise research shows that you should stretch after a workout and not before. Charles Poloquin, […]
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ADVENTURE NEVER FELT SO GOOD In January 2004, Outside Magazine featured Mountain Trek as one of “Ten North American spas that will recharge your mind, body, and soul“. THE VIBE With a staff-to-guest ratio of more than two to one (only 14 guests are allowed at a time), visitors to Mountain Trek, in southeastern B.C., are pampered […]
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Meditation isn’t about sitting cross-legged and staring off into space. At our health spa we use it as a tool to help drop the body into a state of deep rest or calm allowing for self-repair, alignment of hormone levels, and balance your metabolic state. Blood pressure normalizes, adrenal glands produce less cortisol, and the immune system functions […]
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At Mountain Trek, it’s a pleasure to hear back from our guests. Keith was with us this spring and has penned his personal experience the two weeks he hiked, exercised hard, detoxed, learned, and enjoyed the camaraderie his fellow trekkers. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=112306145489266
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After a big day outside hiking, I experienced last Saturday what our guests enjoy every Monday night, a soak in the famous Ainsworth Hot Springs (only 5 minutes from the lodge). Not that I hadn’t been there before, just not recently. I had kayaked for a few days with my fellow guide Helene. Since the […]
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Integrative medicine, commonly known as alternative or holistic medicine is now considered mainstream. For this I’m grateful as being an advocate of natural medicine for close to 20 years, I’m no longer considered a “hippie”. Also, with health care on the top of everyone’s mind these days, integrative medicine puts health care squarely on the […]
10 minutes, that’s all we’re asking, okay, if you’ve been to Mountain Trek, you know the magic number is 40 minutes of exercise 3-5 times a week (in your target heart rate zone, breathing hard but not breathless). A study in a new research field called “metabolomics” is showing evidence that 10 minutes of exercise […]
How do you feel about baring your arms this summer? Are you excited to show off their sculpted, fit presence or would you prefer to promote a long-sleeve fad for the season? With a few key muscle strengthening exercises you can say goodbye to a bad case of the arm jiggles and hello to a […]
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Everyone’s favorite breakfast beverage is suspect. Whether it’s coffee or tea, most North Americans are drinking a caffeinated beverage in the morning. By following this comforting ritual, your cup of caffeine can lead to difficulty losing weight. The link between caffeine and weight gain was first identified in the late 1990s when Diabetes Education Centers reported […]
The Silent Thief
/in Fitness /by adminYou have heard it called “the silent thief”. You remember a friend whose mother or grandmother was never the same after breaking her hip because of it. You may even have been told that you are at risk yourself. It is osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become thin and filled with holes (hence the […]
The Health Benefits of Snowshoeing
/2 Comments/in Fitness /by adminWhen winter rolls around we often get into the headspace that we cannot go outside. It’s cold, it’s wet, we’ll get sick – but nothing could be further from the truth. Here at Mountain Trek we’ve employed snowshoeing as our main fitness component for the winter because quite simply, it’s good for you, it fun, and best […]
Fun & Fitness in a Winter Wonderland
/in Tips & Advice /by adminThere are so many great reasons to join us at Mountain Trek this winter. As promised, our 7 day “Turkey Burner” will melt away the extra pounds acquired over the holidays while you hike through pristine, snow-capped peaks. Every morning is a reset on the quiet, snow-covered mountains circling the lake below our lodge. It’s […]
Hills, Hikes and Health in Baja
/in Hiking /by adminMountain Trek Heads to Rancho la Puerta When you think of boot camp, do you think about suffering for your own well-being and improved health and fitness? Well, boot camp at Rancho La Puerta á la Mountain Trek, that couldn’t be further from the truth when we head south of the border for two weeks in November. What To Expect […]
Calorie Counting – why it’s so inaccurate
/in Nutrition /by adminJoanne Holden of the USDA’s Nutrient Data Laboratory in Beltsville, Md., reported to the Chicago Tribune that the USDA has the world’s largest database with information on 100 nutrients for over 7500 foods. The lab’s main purpose is to manage databases, including the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, the “gold standard” for nutritionists and […]
Stretching The Truth
/in Fitness /by adminWe know that stretching when exercising is important at Mountain Trek. As a fitness boot camp, we happen to do a lot of it. But studies are showing that the key to making it effective, is a matter of when you stretch. The latest exercise research shows that you should stretch after a workout and not before. Charles Poloquin, […]
Start Your Day with A Breakfast Parfait
/in Recipes /by adminMountain Trek Featured in Outside Magazine
/in Press /by adminADVENTURE NEVER FELT SO GOOD In January 2004, Outside Magazine featured Mountain Trek as one of “Ten North American spas that will recharge your mind, body, and soul“. THE VIBE With a staff-to-guest ratio of more than two to one (only 14 guests are allowed at a time), visitors to Mountain Trek, in southeastern B.C., are pampered […]
Meditation: It’s Not Just About Sitting Still
/in Relaxation /by adminMeditation isn’t about sitting cross-legged and staring off into space. At our health spa we use it as a tool to help drop the body into a state of deep rest or calm allowing for self-repair, alignment of hormone levels, and balance your metabolic state. Blood pressure normalizes, adrenal glands produce less cortisol, and the immune system functions […]
What I Learned at Mountain Trek
/in Tips & Advice /by adminAt Mountain Trek, it’s a pleasure to hear back from our guests. Keith was with us this spring and has penned his personal experience the two weeks he hiked, exercised hard, detoxed, learned, and enjoyed the camaraderie his fellow trekkers. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=112306145489266
Ahhh…Nothing Like a Soak in the Hot Springs …
/in Relaxation /by adminAfter a big day outside hiking, I experienced last Saturday what our guests enjoy every Monday night, a soak in the famous Ainsworth Hot Springs (only 5 minutes from the lodge). Not that I hadn’t been there before, just not recently. I had kayaked for a few days with my fellow guide Helene. Since the […]
Integrative Medicine Goes Mainstream
/in Tips & Advice /by adminIntegrative medicine, commonly known as alternative or holistic medicine is now considered mainstream. For this I’m grateful as being an advocate of natural medicine for close to 20 years, I’m no longer considered a “hippie”. Also, with health care on the top of everyone’s mind these days, integrative medicine puts health care squarely on the […]
Gimme 10!
/in Fitness /by admin10 minutes, that’s all we’re asking, okay, if you’ve been to Mountain Trek, you know the magic number is 40 minutes of exercise 3-5 times a week (in your target heart rate zone, breathing hard but not breathless). A study in a new research field called “metabolomics” is showing evidence that 10 minutes of exercise […]
The Right to Bare Arms
/in Fitness /by adminHow do you feel about baring your arms this summer? Are you excited to show off their sculpted, fit presence or would you prefer to promote a long-sleeve fad for the season? With a few key muscle strengthening exercises you can say goodbye to a bad case of the arm jiggles and hello to a […]
Know Your Vices: Caffeine
/in Nutrition /by adminEveryone’s favorite breakfast beverage is suspect. Whether it’s coffee or tea, most North Americans are drinking a caffeinated beverage in the morning. By following this comforting ritual, your cup of caffeine can lead to difficulty losing weight. The link between caffeine and weight gain was first identified in the late 1990s when Diabetes Education Centers reported […]