Articles & Recipes
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Coconut Shrimp Curry with Buckwheat and Cabbage Slaw with Lemon Lime Vinaigrette
This is a quick and approachable dish that is excellent for a complete lunch or dinner. Taking just 45 minutes, but certainly not cutting any corners on flavor and nutrition, this recipe is a great one to make multiple times and experiment with, as it very adaptable—you could substitute the shrimp for chicken, or chickpeas…
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How To Offset The Carbon Footprint Of Your Flights
Humans have an insatiable curiosity — that’s one of many things that makes our species so special. However, the advent of highly-accessible air travel, where it often takes less than a day and $1,000 to place your body on the literal opposite side of the world, has quickly become the largest—by a vast margin—contribution individuals…
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Zucchini & Yam Fritter Benedict with Foamed Hollandaise, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Roma Tomatoes, Applesauce
This Zucchini & Yam Fritter is a great weekend recipe, when you may have a little more time to put into breakfast. This creative take on eggs benedict satisfies the desire for a hearty breakfast, while keeping you light, with the zucchini yam fritter providing a vegetable substitute for English muffins. And cooking the carmelized…
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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,…
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PROJECTED COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Please read over the following projected COVID protocols and voice any concerns as soon as possible. We retain the right to refuse service to anyone not following the protocols. VACCINATION All guests are required to be fully vaccinated ARRIVAL All guests will take a 15-minute rapid test upon arrival. If taking one of our shuttles,…
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BEST KOOTENAY HIKES | MOUNTAIN TREK’S STAFF PICKS
One of the key features of the Mountain Trek experience is hiking in nature. Our beautiful lodge in Ainsworth, British Columbia, is surrounded by the majestic, snow-capped peaks of the Purcell and Selkirk Mountain ranges. The area is replete with ghost towns, mossy trails, and clear-flowing streams that feed the stunning, 100-kilometer long Kootenay Lake. So as…
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ADELE MORRISSETTE
After the passing of her husband, Adele Morrissette joined Mountain Trek in Mexico. There, another guest introduced her to ballroom dancing. Adele quickly fell in love with the partner dance, decided to semi-retire, and began competing. Fast forward four and a half years, she’s dancing almost daily, has competed in nearly 40 competitions, and has…
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A Saturday in Nelson, British Columbia
While you’ve traveled to beautiful British Columbia to experience our award-winning program and otherworldly hiking trails, Nelson, a little bohemian town located just 45 minutes away from the Mountain Trek lodge, is well worth a visit before, or after, your stay with us. Also known as “The Queen City,” Nelson boasts an impressive collection of…
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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…