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Health Reset Program | Rates & Availability
Health Reset Program | Rates & Availability
PROGRAM RATES & AVAILABILITY Spending time at Mountain Trek is a life-changing experience—an investment in your health, happiness, and longevity. You will melt stress away, restore energy levels, burn fat, purge toxins, and return home revitalized, recharged, and years younger than when you arrived. We look forward to guiding you along this journey....
Sign Up for Mountain Trek's Health Reset Newsletter
Sign Up for Mountain Trek's Health Reset Newsletter
NEWSLETTER Mountain Trek’s newsletter is an experience of its own. Not only do we keep you updated on what’s new and exciting at the lodge, we also pull from the depth of our resources, experience, and expertise to curate educational and entertaining content on health, happiness, and hiking. Join our growing community by...
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Read our Tripadvisor Reviews
Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat in Ainsworth Hot Springs, Canada: View Tripadvisor's 231 unbiased reviews, 360 photos, and special offers for Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat, #1 out of 5 Ainsworth Hot Springs specialty lodging.
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Brantley & Gaby Johnsen | Mountain TrekAlumni Spotlight: Amy Brantley & Gaby Johnsen | Mountain Trek
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Brantley & Gaby Johnsen | Mountain TrekAlumni Spotlight: Amy Brantley & Gaby Johnsen | Mountain Trek
After years and careers of caring for others, many guests share that it is difficult to turn that same care inwards. Retirement, for example, often brings the profound question of “What does focusing on myself mean?” to the forefront. An openness of space. A shift of attention. A new level to prioritize. Going...
The Rise of Sleep Tourism - alive magazine
The Rise of Sleep Tourism - alive magazine
Catch some zzzs abroad―and bring them back home with you. Why the latest vacation hot spots are designed to lull you to sleep.
Purposeful Boredom: A Powerful Doorway to Meaning, Insight, and Well-Being
Purposeful Boredom: A Powerful Doorway to Meaning, Insight, and Well-Being
Key takeaway: When we approach the experience of boredom mindfully and with curiosity, it becomes a pocket of stillness in a world that rarely stops moving and transforms into a potent healing mechanism. Within that stillness, your creativity can spark. Long-ignored questions can drift into focus. Your nervous system can finally reset. Your...
Walnut Herb Crusted Halibut with Spaghetti Squash, Red Pesto, Roasted BrusselsWalnut Herb Crusted Halibut with Spaghetti Squash, Red Pesto, Roasted Brussels
Walnut Herb Crusted Halibut with Spaghetti Squash, Red Pesto, Roasted BrusselsWalnut Herb Crusted Halibut with Spaghetti Squash, Red Pesto, Roasted Brussels
FallServes 4Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes This walnut herb crusted halibut dish that is great for a dinner party or date night. Visually impressive, this recipe is also easy to put together since everything can be made in the oven at the same temperature (which makes for easy cleanup as well!). Spaghetti squash...
The Health Benefits of Mindful Walking
The Health Benefits of Mindful Walking
Why purposefully pounding the pavement (or a woodsy path) can immediately lift your spirits.
Warm Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl with Fruit, Yogurt, and Nut ButterWarm Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl with Fruit, Yogurt, and Nut Butter
Warm Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl with Fruit, Yogurt, and Nut ButterWarm Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl with Fruit, Yogurt, and Nut Butter
ANY SEASONServes 1Time: 15 Minutes This bowl is a powerful breakfast containing fiber, protein and healthy fats. It will support your body and brain by providing the energy needed to function optimally through the day. Nutritional Powerhouse: Buckwheat is a highly nutritious and gluten-free whole grain. It’s rich in fiber, especially insoluble fiber...
How to Reset Your Nervous System With This DIY Somatic Therapy Exercise | Mountain TrekHow to Reset Your Nervous System With This DIY Somatic Therapy Exercise
How to Reset Your Nervous System With This DIY Somatic Therapy Exercise | Mountain TrekHow to Reset Your Nervous System With This DIY Somatic Therapy Exercise
Key takeaway: Mountain Trek guests tell us that while they notice the physical benefits of their health reset retreat—feeling stronger, lighter, and more energized—it’s the emotional healing they didn’t expect that stays with them. This sense of deeper renewal often emerges when we become present, reduce physical and mental stress, and create space...
Alumni Spotlight: Camille & Marlon McMakin | Mountain TrekAlumni Spotlight: Camille & Marlon McMakin
Alumni Spotlight: Camille & Marlon McMakin | Mountain TrekAlumni Spotlight: Camille & Marlon McMakin
Header Image: Mountain Trek Alumni, Camille and Marlon McMakin, hiking in Kokanee Glacier Park during their latest retreat. The year is 2017 and Marlon McMakin has a milestone birthday coming up. About to turn 50, he and his wife, Camille McMakin, begin looking for a significant way to celebrate—an experience that gets them...
11 Spa Treatments for Deep Healing
11 Spa Treatments for Deep Healing
Key takeaway: In this article, discover 11 health spa services that offer deep healing. Explore each treatment's health benefits, and how it will support your physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being, and why the award-winning Mountain Trek Health Retreat has selected these services to offer its guests when on-site. Whether you attend...
The Truth About Creatine
The Truth About Creatine
In this Q&A article, Mountain Trek’s general manager and fitness director, Katya Campbell, answers a burning question that has been on the minds of our guests. Q: WHAT IS CREATINE? WHY AM I SEEING IT EVERYWHERE? When we approached Katya with our question to debunk creatine, she was thrilled to provide the research...
Chicken Souvlaki with Greek Salad
Chicken Souvlaki with Greek Salad
SUMMERSERVES 4TIME: 25 MINUTES (NOT INCLUDING MARINADE TIME) This is a great weeknight recipe when you need a quick and light dinner on a hot summer day. The marinade on this chicken is amazing, and as a protein source it is protein-rich. Consuming fresh, seasonal veggies in the accompanying Greek salad is a...
Alumni Spotlight: Heriberto Diarte
Alumni Spotlight: Heriberto Diarte
Header Image: Mountain Trek Alum, Heriberto, soaks in the sun hiking up to Kokanee Lake Twenty years ago, in the midst of a demanding career, Heriberto Diarte came to Mountain Trek as a guest, burnt out, out of shape, and in need of a reset. The program had such a profound impact on...
Living with Chronic Pain
Living with Chronic Pain
Key takeaway: Pain is an experience we have all felt—but its complexity, especially when it becomes chronic, can feel confusing, overwhelming, disheartening, and lonely. For millions, pain isn’t a fleeting symptom that can easily be treated, but a persistent, life-altering condition. Understanding what chronic pain is, how it functions, and what you can...
A Hiking Retreat Will Help You Reinvent Yourself
A Hiking Retreat Will Help You Reinvent Yourself
A year ago, I flew to British Columbia for a week in the woods punctuated by scenic hikes, gourmet food, and treatments ranging from massages to sound baths. It fundamentally improved my life, but it's a shame we’ve let that kind of wellness become a luxury.
Seared Ribeye with chimichurri, cauliflower mash, and grilled vegetables
Seared Ribeye with chimichurri, cauliflower mash, and grilled vegetables
With chimichurri, cauliflower mash, and grilled vegetables SUMMERServes 4Time: 45 Minutes Seared rib-eye is a simple yet impressive dish, with crowd pleasing chimichurri. The cauliflower mash is a lighter alternative to potato. It's high in antioxidants and phytonutrients, which can benefit in fighter cancer. You can adjust your use of chili flakes in...
Forbes: How Health Retreats Are Redefining Wellness Travel
Forbes: How Health Retreats Are Redefining Wellness Travel
Salmon en Papillote Recipe
Salmon en Papillote Recipe
SpringServes 4Time: 25-30 Minutes This is a simple and easy recipe, great for throwing something together on a weeknight. The fish is high in antioxidants and healthy fats, while the salad and asparagus keep things light and refreshing. This is a great meal if you are feeling weighed down and looking for something...
Mountain Trek's Guide to Dietary Fiber
Mountain Trek's Guide to Dietary Fiber
Guided Breathwork Workshop | Release Tension, Balance Emotions, and Cultivate Calmness
Guided Breathwork Workshop | Release Tension, Balance Emotions, and Cultivate Calmness
1-Minute State-Shift Meditation
1-Minute State-Shift Meditation
Hungarian Mushroom Soup - Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Hungarian Mushroom Soup - Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Q&A: Mushroom Coffee, Chocolate, and Supplements - Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Q&A: Mushroom Coffee, Chocolate, and Supplements - Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Rosemary Red Lentil Soup with Feta - Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Rosemary Red Lentil Soup with Feta - Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Energizing Morning Smoothie Recipe | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Energizing Morning Smoothie Recipe | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Q&A: Healthy Alcohol Consumption | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Q&A: Healthy Alcohol Consumption | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Cookbook Volume One | Mountain Trek
Cookbook Volume One | Mountain Trek
Pumpkin Turkey Chili | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Pumpkin Turkey Chili | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Q&A With Kirk: How Mountain Trek Evolved to Offer Flow Hiking | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Q&A With Kirk: How Mountain Trek Evolved to Offer Flow Hiking | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
How Hiking Helps Your Mental Health | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
How Hiking Helps Your Mental Health | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Incredible Wellness Destinations: Alex Timmons of Mountain Trek On Why & How Traveling Can Help Us…
Incredible Wellness Destinations: Alex Timmons of Mountain Trek On Why & How Traveling Can Help Us…
Roasted Turkey Breast with Chimichurri, Roasted Yams, and Green Beans Amandine | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Roasted Turkey Breast with Chimichurri, Roasted Yams, and Green Beans Amandine | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Guide to Wellness Retreats in BC - BC Living
Guide to Wellness Retreats in BC - BC Living
Why You Should Be Using Nordic Trekking on Your Next Hike
Why You Should Be Using Nordic Trekking on Your Next Hike
Essential Guide To Work-Life Balance
Essential Guide To Work-Life Balance
Travel for Life
Travel for Life
The 14 Best Wellness Trips in the World for Active Travelers
The 14 Best Wellness Trips in the World for Active Travelers
Cookbook Volume One
Cookbook Volume One
White Bean Borscht | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
White Bean Borscht | Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
How To Stretch Hamstrings To Up Flexibility and Prevent Injury
How To Stretch Hamstrings To Up Flexibility and Prevent Injury
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Burnout
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Burnout
This Luxury Mountain Retreat Will Reset Your Entire Life | Elle Canada
This Luxury Mountain Retreat Will Reset Your Entire Life | Elle Canada
Why Solo Travelers Should Visit These 10 Best Countries in 2023
Why Solo Travelers Should Visit These 10 Best Countries in 2023
Listening to Nature Is Helping Me Heal From My Divorce
Listening to Nature Is Helping Me Heal From My Divorce
How to Optimize Your Metabolism for Healthspan and Vitality
How to Optimize Your Metabolism for Healthspan and Vitality
Pumpkin Seed and Almond Granola
Pumpkin Seed and Almond Granola
Coconut Apricot Bliss Balls
Coconut Apricot Bliss Balls
Homemade Gatorade
Homemade Gatorade
Discover 14 Wellness Retreats for Women Across the Globe in 2023
Discover 14 Wellness Retreats for Women Across the Globe in 2023
Creative Ways to Mother Yourself
Creative Ways to Mother Yourself
Coconut Shrimp Curry with Buckwheat and Cabbage Slaw
Coconut Shrimp Curry with Buckwheat and Cabbage Slaw
Sleep Tourism: Experience of a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep Tourism: Experience of a Good Night’s Sleep
Seared Ribeye with Chimmichurri, Cauliflower Mash, & Grilled Vegetables
Seared Ribeye with Chimmichurri, Cauliflower Mash, & Grilled Vegetables
The Top 23 Wellness Retreats in North America to Reset, Rest & Recharge
The Top 23 Wellness Retreats in North America to Reset, Rest & Recharge
The 5 Best International Spas
The 5 Best International Spas