Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat

This Mountain Trek Retreat exceeded my expectations in every way. The hiking and setting were gorgeous. They take care of every detail, and continually check in to see how things are going. The bespoke food and meals were well delicious and nutritious. The massages were amazing and therapeutic enhancing all of the fitness stuff we were doing. The morning yoga was really just a relaxing stretch type of thing, but did manage to get you goind. The comaraderie that developed in this small group made it all fun. I would whole heartedly recommend a visit.

The week at Mountain Trek was special- guides and staff take great care to ensure guest safety and comfort while experiencing spectacular hiking in the Kootenays. Food was creative, always tasty and great model for clean eating. The blend of physical, educational and mindfulness activity was enlightening, and the therapists in the spa were top notch. The small group of guests sharing the experience added to the camaraderie. A phenomenal week!

I was asked by a very dear friend if I would ever consider attending a hiking Boot Camp with her. Hiking is not something I do on a regular basis, but I am always up for an adventure. I said yes!|Susan and I signed up for the “Timeless Trekers”, a week for those who are young at heart, but at least 65 years of age. We arrived in Spokane, Washington and we transported across the border into British Columbia. Everything about the week was magical. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff felt like family from the start. The days were packed with activities from yoga to hiking to afternoon classes of weight training. The lectures were extremely informative and thought-provoking. Each guests meals were prepared to their liking, avoiding any allergies or restrictions. The scenery that we were shown through the hikes were nothing short of breathtaking. And for those who don’t hike, like me, we were offered for different levels of pace. I pushed myself beyond my comfort level, I think that’s where the growth happens!||I cannot wait to return to mountain track, next year! 🥰||P.S. I met some wonderful people who became friends!

I had been struggling with excess weight and tired ness. The Mountain Trek program gave me a new lease on life. After one week I have more energy then I’ve had in a long time. I lost some weight as well but mostly I had a powerful uplifting spiritual experience. Highly recommend this program. Great staff very knowledgeable in all aspects of healthy living. Loved my week.

Exactly what I needed to re-boot my focus on health and wellbeing. Expert staff provided encouragement and motivation. Clean eating, delicious meals. Phenomenal setting in the Kootenays and hikes adapted to pace in small groups. Well worth it!

I had an incredible week at Mountain Trek! The hikes were amazing, food was creative & delicious, staff was over-the-top helpful and knowledgeable (every single one of them). I loved the lodge and my little room, hot tub & sauna were so inviting at the end of a long day (steam room is very nice too, just not my thing). The yoga & fitness classes were great, massages excellent (and needed at the end of most days!). I also met some incredible like-minded people who are now friends. A fantastic way to spend a week away to re-boot, I sure hope to be back again!

I had high hopes for the wellness reset retreat to Mountain Trek in British Columbia and it proved to be more restorative than I could have imagined. The staff is incredible, the food is delicious and healthful and the setting is incomparable.

Fantastic ! Wonderful wellness oriented adventurous vacation . The staff is very caring and heart centered . Amazing healthy yet fun time to recharge mind , body and soul . I love this place and am grateful for all the people that made me feel welcome and home . Thank you !

This is not really a luxury health spa or a leisurely hiking program. It is more like a mental and physical butt-kicking delivered in very nice way with nice amenities. The resort is great, beautiful spot, minutes from the hot springs, a hot tub and plunge pool, sauna, and gymn. The food is great, and even on the calorie restricted diet I really enjoyed it and found it satisfying. The staff were all lovely.......well all of them except the guides, they were all lovely with just a hint of underlying sadism. The focus is more on the actual hiking and less on theory, however; having experienced the opposite, I much prefer this model. I definitely came away feeling better than when I arrived with lots of ideas and strategies I could take home with me. If you need a physical and/or mental reset I would recommend Mountain Trek without reservation.

Must give it 5 stars due to the bliss factor! I had recently found relief from years of chronic pain and found myself weak and lacking stamina. So, needless to say, I'm a tough customer. I wasn't sure I'd be able to keep up on the hikes, but they have 3 groups to allow for all fitness levels so it wasn't a problem. In a week they turned this skeptic into a believer. When I left there I was FLOATING! It was a great experience. Superb ultra-healthy food, amazing staff and gorgeous views. Yes, you will WORK but it seems like such a treat to be there that you forget you're working as hard as you are, (must be the picturesque mountains - so pretty!). I really surprised myself with how quickly I was able to build strength and how fast I began feeling and even looking better. The CHEK assessment, which was an extra charge, was TOTALLY worth it! My posture improved every day I was there and they were able to recommend exercises to help correct the (start of a nasty little hump back) damage done by the chronic pain. I still do them at home... which is saying a lot. I hated exercise due to the pain I was in and it took doing this to get me back on track. It was a nutritional and psychological education as well! I learned when and what to eat; how to change my inner dialogue and incorporate the best of Mountain Trek's wellness tips into everyday life. Although some recipes are included in the workbook you get, I'd love to see more. I heard they're doing a cookbook - I bet they get plenty of requests... great food! Oh and can't forget the hot springs right down the road! Overall, it was revitalizing, inspirational and a great way to kickstart a healthier lifestyle. I think it was a blessing to be able to spend a week getting back into my body again after 8 years of awful pain! I highly recommend it to all!

One week here will reboot your life. At ANY age ... I am over 60 and after a week at Mountain Trek I feel better than i have for the past 20 years!!!! It's an organic experience with people who really know what they are doing. Hiking in the most pristine Canadian Mountains surrounded by glacier filler lakes is spectacular. You will change your life at this place. Promise!!!

Have you ever wished that an experienced team could whisk you away and transform your body, mind and spirit? Well, that is what Mountain Trek does in a week. I just returned from a week with them at Rancho La Puerta in Mexico and it was beyond my very high expectations. I considered going to just a spa or a meditation retreat to take a break from the typical stress and unhealthy habits of daily life. However, I wanted a full reboot. That is exactly what I got - I lost a significant % of weight and body fat, gained muscle and hydration, and returned feeling healthy, energized well-rested and more mindful. As long as you can do the minimum requirements they specify before you make a reservation, don't worry if you think it might be too easy or too difficult for you - there were a wide range of abilities and backgrounds in the group so you could find your right pace in the hikes. The leaders - Kirkland, Cathy and Andrea - and the other guests were incredibly encouraging and supportive to help you maximize your experience and meet your personal goals. The food at Rancho La Puerta was fantastic! It is all portion-controlled by Mountain Trek and I thought that I would be starving with all of that exercise, but I wasn't. I was ready to eat at mealtimes, which was a great help in relearning what it meant to feel that twinge of physical hunger again. I also learned a lot about nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, willpower, habits, etc. from the daily classes. I thought that these would cover the obvious, but there was a lot of new information and I left with concrete tools and an implementation plan to take home. I can't say enough about this program. Definitely my favorite vacation ever. I would recommend to anyone who wants to get back on track.

Mountain Trek occupies a glorious location near Ainsworth Hot Springs, outside Nelson, BC. The common areas of the lodge have stunning views overlooking Kootenay Lake, but the rooms are extremely small with no or limited views and only the most basic amenities. Luxury lodging is not the reason for staying at Mountain Trek, however--the purpose is a hiking-centered guided fitness retreat. The food is tasty as well as healthy and the guides are skilled. There were a few tiny bumps along the way but overall this program excels in common sense advice, nutritional information, and a great way to jump start whatever your next phase of fitness might be. It is suitable for anyone from wanna-reform couch potatoes to the very fit.