Tips & Advice
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Q&A with Client Phil Lanni
Why has Phil kept coming back to Mountain Trek every year for over a decade? “I like the adrenaline of pushing myself to the point where I feel I just can’t go any further – and then I do.” Read more about Phil’s story. Read More
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Q&A with client Debra Fordham
Q: Tell us about your expectations. A: My experience at Mountain Trek literally did change my life. After six days of eating healthy foods, exercising and detoxing my entire physiology changed. When I got home I no longer craved soda or Oreos. Read More
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Be the Change: 10 Tips for Transformation
It’s pretty easy to get into a rut – eating patterns, inactivity, stress and lack of adequate rest all settle into a predictable rhythm. Each January, many of us plan to transform our lifestyle, but those high hopes can fizzle. Here are 10 tips to help you make transformation a reality. Focus on one or… Read More
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Summer Lovin’ Health Spa Vacation All This Fall
Summer is going on and on in the West Kootenays of British Columbia, and we’re still out exploring the beautiful mountains. Our fall program is well underway and each week, our guests are loving the golden light and balmy temperatures. October is a great month for spending days outside, especially as many people struggle with… Read More
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Mother Nature is the Pill for Real Health
Guests at Mountain Trek learn about the importance of time spent in nature for good health. Now there is a growing body of evidence showing exposure to nature is the root of good health and wellness. At Mountain Trek, we witness over and over the stress reduction and improved well-being of our guests each day, which contributes… Read More
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Simple Formulas For The Best Waistline and Wellness
Have you ever wondered why after consistent exercise and eating carefully, your body won’t let go of those unwanted, extra pounds of fat? To demonstrate, here’s a sneak-peek at the scientifically based principles we use in Mountain Trek’s much-celebrated Fitness and Weight Loss Program. In short, there are simple but significant formulas for metabolic change that include: nutrition, fitness, stress management, and sleep… Read More
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Fun & Fitness in a Winter Wonderland
There are so many great reasons to join us at Mountain Trek this winter. As promised, our 7 day “Turkey Burner” will melt away the extra pounds acquired over the holidays while you hike through pristine, snow-capped peaks. Every morning is a reset on the quiet, snow-covered mountains circling the lake below our lodge. It’s… Read More
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What I Learned at Mountain Trek
At Mountain Trek, it’s a pleasure to hear back from our guests. Keith was with us this spring and has penned his personal experience the two weeks he hiked, exercised hard, detoxed, learned, and enjoyed the camaraderie his fellow trekkers. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=112306145489266 Read More
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Integrative Medicine Goes Mainstream
Integrative medicine, commonly known as alternative or holistic medicine is now considered mainstream. For this I’m grateful as being an advocate of natural medicine for close to 20 years, I’m no longer considered a “hippie”. Also, with health care on the top of everyone’s mind these days, integrative medicine puts health care squarely on the… Read More
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Ecstatic Energy from Reaching a Goal. Now That’s Vitality
In March, eight Mountain Trek Alumni, with Program Director Kirk Shave and iTrekNepal’s intrepid Sherpa guides embarked on a “bucket list” adventure to Everest Base Camp. Despite weather delays, the group used teamwork to create a bond of support, propelling them from 9000′ to over 17000′ and back down to 13000′ in just 9 days. Views of world… Read More