This 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 […]
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Call 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 […]
As Sir Isaac Newton taught us, a body in motion stays in motion. At Mountain Trek, we believe this not only applies to the human body, but our program as well. We must constantly seek novel methods to improve the offering—that’s the only way we will continue to help you improve your health. While this […]
I see you there, scratching your head as you read, “6:15AM Smoothie + Tonic” on our schedule for every day (!) of the week at Mountain Trek. And I see you scratching even harder when you read, “6:30 AM Gentle Yoga.” Here’s the deal with why we wake up at 6AM to drink “that stuff” within […]
Call it a belligerent zeitgeist or pressure cooker–the bottom line is we’re living in a pretty testing time for mental and physical health. We’re raising kids of the “I want” generation, trying to navigate their begs for the latest consoles and phones; we’re swimming upstream in alienating workforces; we’re trying to be successful entrepreneurs, and […]
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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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This 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 […]
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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 it. 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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
2019 Mountain Trek Schedule Updates
/in Hiking, Relaxation /by adminAs Sir Isaac Newton taught us, a body in motion stays in motion. At Mountain Trek, we believe this not only applies to the human body, but our program as well. We must constantly seek novel methods to improve the offering—that’s the only way we will continue to help you improve your health. While this […]
Mountain Trek’s Morning Routine
/in Tips & Advice /by adminI see you there, scratching your head as you read, “6:15AM Smoothie + Tonic” on our schedule for every day (!) of the week at Mountain Trek. And I see you scratching even harder when you read, “6:30 AM Gentle Yoga.” Here’s the deal with why we wake up at 6AM to drink “that stuff” within […]
Feel like your health is out of control? Try a morning routine
/in Alumni Stories /by adminCall it a belligerent zeitgeist or pressure cooker–the bottom line is we’re living in a pretty testing time for mental and physical health. We’re raising kids of the “I want” generation, trying to navigate their begs for the latest consoles and phones; we’re swimming upstream in alienating workforces; we’re trying to be successful entrepreneurs, and […]
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 […]
High Protein Energy Smoothie
/in Recipes /by adminThis 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 […]
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 Right Now
/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 […]
How To Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolutions
/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 it. 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 […]
5 Reasons Your New Year’s Resolutions Fail
/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, […]