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 […]
While we can enjoy alcohol in moderation, we recommend that you get to know your vices a bit better in order to make good decisions about when you do decide to have a drink. How alcohol affects weight gain or weight loss depends on genetics, diet, gender, potential ‘sensitivity’ to it, and your habits. No single food […]
Living a healthy and happy centered life doesn’t happen without reinforcing our beliefs. Take your mind to the gym by exercising the power of positive thinking. Here’s a simple exercise. Maybe you’ve tried it before. Maybe you’ve wondered if you should try it. Give it a try. We feel pretty confident about this method. Write a […]
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Detoxing is the body’s way of spring cleaning. With winter well behind us, the sun warming our bodies and fresh food growing, the planet and our bodies are in line for renewal. The following are tips for supporting toxin release and making the most of a cleanse or just a great way to invigorate your body. […]
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This stew is hearty, warming, packed full of nutrients, and brimming with flavors that will transport you directly to Morocco. Tip: take the spices (including the ginger) aside and saute them in a near dry skillet on a low heat for a few minutes. This helps release their rich flavors. Then add your onions, celery, […]
Here are a few hiking techniques to practice in your new light hiking boots or trail runners…if you wish to prepare before joining us! How to walk in the Woods at our hiking spa It is said that ‘the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’, but what if that step is […]
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 […]
Know Your Vices: Alcohol
/in Nutrition /by adminWhile we can enjoy alcohol in moderation, we recommend that you get to know your vices a bit better in order to make good decisions about when you do decide to have a drink. How alcohol affects weight gain or weight loss depends on genetics, diet, gender, potential ‘sensitivity’ to it, and your habits. No single food […]
Take Your Mind to the Gym
/in Relaxation /by adminLiving a healthy and happy centered life doesn’t happen without reinforcing our beliefs. Take your mind to the gym by exercising the power of positive thinking. Here’s a simple exercise. Maybe you’ve tried it before. Maybe you’ve wondered if you should try it. Give it a try. We feel pretty confident about this method. Write a […]
Kirk’s Detox Tips: Spring Clean Your Body
/in Nutrition /by adminDetoxing is the body’s way of spring cleaning. With winter well behind us, the sun warming our bodies and fresh food growing, the planet and our bodies are in line for renewal. The following are tips for supporting toxin release and making the most of a cleanse or just a great way to invigorate your body. […]
Moroccan Turkey Stew
/in Recipes /by adminThis stew is hearty, warming, packed full of nutrients, and brimming with flavors that will transport you directly to Morocco. Tip: take the spices (including the ginger) aside and saute them in a near dry skillet on a low heat for a few minutes. This helps release their rich flavors. Then add your onions, celery, […]
Hiking Tips & Techniques For Fitness
/in Hiking /by adminHere are a few hiking techniques to practice in your new light hiking boots or trail runners…if you wish to prepare before joining us! How to walk in the Woods at our hiking spa It is said that ‘the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’, but what if that step is […]