More than 300,000 travelers took part in Condé Nast Traveler's 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey submitting millions of ratings and over 75,000 comments to create a list of winning favourites – and Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa was one of them. In fact, Mountain Trek made it onto the list of the 15 […]
It's no secret that music has a massive effect on our mood. If you're feeling low, an upbeat song can lift you right up. Or if you're feeling stressed, a relaxing tune can help soothe the soul. By coordinating the music you’re listening to with the mood you’d like to be in, you can train your […]
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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's true technology has vastly improved certain aspects or our day-to-day […]
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Half way 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 […]
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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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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 […]
Recently our fitness director Cathy Grierson was asked by a guest who suffers lower backpain whether he should get a back brace for his workouts. Cathy has been asked this question before and she's certain seen her share of people in the gym wearing them. However, a back brace may be doing them more harm […]
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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 […]
CN Traveler Awards Mountain Trek
/in Press /by vinceMore than 300,000 travelers took part in Condé Nast Traveler's 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey submitting millions of ratings and over 75,000 comments to create a list of winning favourites – and Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa was one of them. In fact, Mountain Trek made it onto the list of the 15 […]
Staff Picks – Best Workout Music
/in Fitness, Tips & Advice /by vinceIt's no secret that music has a massive effect on our mood. If you're feeling low, an upbeat song can lift you right up. Or if you're feeling stressed, a relaxing tune can help soothe the soul. By coordinating the music you’re listening to with the mood you’d like to be in, you can train your […]
Bedtime Yoga
/in Relaxation, Sleep, Tips & Advice /by vinceFor 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
/in Recipes /by MountainTrekThis 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 vinceMountain 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 vince"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's true technology has vastly improved certain aspects or our day-to-day […]
10 Tricks to Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions
/in Tips & Advice /by vinceHalf way 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 […]
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 […]
Season’s Greetings from Kirkland
/in Tips & Advice /by KirkHappy 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 /by vinceRecently our fitness director Cathy Grierson was asked by a guest who suffers lower backpain whether he should get a back brace for his workouts. Cathy has been asked this question before and she's certain seen her share of people in the gym wearing them. However, a back brace may be doing them more harm […]
Heavenly Orbs Recipe
/in Nutrition /by vinceThe 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 vinceWe'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 vinceMountain 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 vinceWe'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 […]