While Mountain Trek is a unique retreat, we’re in no denial wellness travel is booming. We see our competitors. We read their reviews. But with more and more resorts and hotels, of all shapes and sizes, joining our movement to rejuvenate both the body and soul, we stand even prouder to announce the following results […]
In this Q&A article series, Mountain Trek’s program creator and director, Kirkland Shave, answers health and hiking-related questions from previous retreat guests. Q: A friend of mine returned from Mountain Trek this fall and said you are no longer Nordic Fitness Trekking. I’m wondering why that changed and what is Flow Hiking? A: After 20+ […]
One of Mountain Trek’s most popular recipes. This chili is packed with protein and perfectly hearty, plus it’s a dinner (or lunch!) everyone can agree on.
This recipe is also packed with fiber, thanks to the beans, and iron that helps boost energy levels.
The next time someone tells you to “take a hike”, thank them for the suggestion and action their words as quickly as possible. Physically speaking, we should hike as it is an excellent form of exercise with many well-known benefits: improved cardiovascular health, strength, and stability, to name just a few. What this polite individual […]
If you could gain two extra hours every day, how would you spend this newly-found bonus time? Would you commit to a morning meditation practice? Would you pursue a creative passion project? Or would you focus on developing and maintaining deeper connections and relationships with those you love? There are many permutations, but it would […]
Laurinda is the first recipient of the Deserving Fund. Her role as sole caretaker of her parents, now in their high 80’s, stuck out to us, as we know how stressful, emotional, and draining this show of support can be, and how, as with the case with Laurinda, it’s easy to turn to negative and […]
Sustainable, balanced health doesn’t come by yo-yo-ing between the latest diets and health fads. It is found by integrating specific actions that over time habituate into a naturally healthy lifestyle. Lifestyle Habits are like a heavy flywheel Lifestyles take a lot of energy to get going, but once moving, they are hard to stop. This […]
Soups and stews are an easily digestible meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner. Packing a thermos of chili to take to work is a great way to ensure you’re getting adequate protein and fiber to keep you fueled in your day. The squash adds a nice creamy component to the dish, and incorporates more veggies into your chili.
Borscht can come in many forms, it’s not in fact a simple recipe. It’s more of a process created out of necessity by peasants in Eastern Europe needing to feed their families with what they had. It comes in endless varieties, and the white beans in this one add protein and creaminess to the bite. This comes together quickly, and since borscht isn’t just one thing, feel free to experiment with what vegetables you have on hand!
