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Sleep Hygiene Checklist

Sleep is critical for our health. While one bad night’s rest may put you in a bad mood, where a not-hot-enough coffee equates to THE END OF THE WORLD, what we’ve really got to pay attention to is what happens to our bodies when we’re chronically sleep-deprived. In come heart disease, weight gain and diabetes, […]

Seared Ribeye with Chimmichurri, Cauliflower Mash, & Grilled Vegetables

This Seared Ribeye with Cauliflower Mash and Vegetables is a simple yet impressive dish, especially with the always-crowd-pleasing chimichurri sauce. Ribeye animal protein provides long lasting energy and satiety, as well as iron and other essential nutrients. The cauliflower mash is a lighter alternative to potato, and is high in antioxidants and phytonutrients (which benefit in […]

Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

This simple chocolate pudding takes just 5 minutes to make. It’s decadent and healthy and sure to become your new favorite dessert! It comes compliments of Jenn Keirstead, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Mountain Trek’s nutritionist of 15+ years. Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 ripe avocados, pits removed 4 tablespoons cacao powder 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, […]

Health Spa Guide

  Time spent in a health spa can truly change your life, but only if what you book is in fact the experience you’re seeking. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when bombarded by choices and multitudes of information online, so we’re here to help break it down for you. After all, it’s important to know […]

Homemade Bone Broth

There is no better addition to your recipe arsenal than homemade bone broth. It’s a nutrient-dense addition to a vast number of other recipes, can be used as a cooking/sautéing liquid, and can be consumed on its own as a coffee or tea replacement. Needless to say, it’s versatile, and in the case of the […]

Voted A Top 5 Health Retreat In The World

  In this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (2022), Mountain Trek scored 93.26 out of 100.00, earning the following distinctions: #1 Health & Wellness Retreat in Canada #3 Health & Wellness Retreat in North America #4 International Spa in The World While our lodge is certainly the most remote, and often hardest to […]

The Truth About Collagen Gummies

  Collagen gummies are becoming extremely popular. But are they really the best solution to healthier hair and nails, pain-free joints, and better skin? In this article, we share the opinion of our award-winning team, consisting of feedback from our Registered Nutritionist, Naturopathic Doctor, Fitness Director, and Program Director. Our opinion on this matter comes […]

The Kootenay Bowl With Prawns

As fresh as you can get, this healthy and delicious veggie and prawn lunch bowl (which is named after the lake our lodge looks over) is definitely one to add to your routine. Packed full of lean protein, vitamin and mineral rich vegetables, this full meal offers your body and brain a powerhouse of good […]