Mountain Lakes Yoga Retreat
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Great instruction and encouragement. Loved the hands-on-here-you-try-it style.
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
July 30-August 1, 2010
$610
Sun-Salutation.After a backpack in, you'll spend three days beside a sparkling alpine lake at the peak of Rocky Mountain wildflower season. There's ample time to day-hike, climb one of the Rocky Mountain Park's glorious peaks, or simply relax and recharge. No yoga or backpacking experience necessary.
What Should I Expect on a Women’s Wilderness Course?Our courses are real-life adventures, and the excitingly unpredictable nature of a real expedition makes every course different. Unlike a guided, “adventure travel vacation”, this is YOUR adventure, and our intention is to teach you the skills to gradually assume the responsibilities of the course, and to be a full participant in the many decisions and judgments that an expedition entails. This includes cooking meals, navigating, setting up camp, and meeting as a group to plan and organize each day. On the Mountain Lakes Yoga Retreat, you can expect lots of choices for activities, including yoga, exploratory hikes, journal writing, and “down-time” for hanging out and talking.
What Do I Need to Bring?Not much! After you have enrolled you will be sent a packet that includes a list of things to bring. Women’s Wilderness can supply all backpacking gear, including backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and stoves. In most cases we can loan you outdoor clothing if needed, including raingear and fleece clothes. We suggest that you bring well-water proofed, solid hiking boots. We do have a selection of leather boots to loan, if needed. If you need to borrow hiking boots, please let us know before your course so you can come in ahead of time to try them on.
Where Are We Going? Rocky Mountain National Park is a spectacular wilderness area with dozens of majestic peaks over 13,000 feet. Elk, moose, deer and coyotes are abundant, and several glaciers exist in the park. Towering granite walls, snowfields and deep blue lakes make it one of the most beautiful places in the country. Rocky Mountain National Park is approximately a 2-hour drive from Boulder.
Itinerary
*This is a proposed itinerary. Due to unforeseen events, the actual itinerary and timing will vary according to the needs of the group and the weather.
What Will We Eat? We carefully plan the menu to make sure that participants aren’t carrying more weight than necessary, and all meals are included in course cost.. There is always plenty to eat, and we pack snacks for munching throughout the day. However, if you have your favorite snack items, feel free to bring them along as well.
Meals are designed to accommodate a full range of preferences – from vegetarian to full meat protein-loving divas! We can accommodate some common food allergies and dietary needs, so if you have dietary restrictions please let us know at least one week before your course.
How Will I Get to the Course Site?You will meet at 8:00 am at The Women’s Wilderness Institute office at 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 1B, in Boulder. We will carpool from the office to the Rocky Mountain National Park. There is ample parking at the Boulder office if you choose to ride with someone else.
What About Fitness?This course is a gentle introduction to backpacking, but it is important that you be in good health and reasonably fit. Packs will weigh 35-40 lbs, and hiking will include some short uphill sections. Day hiking may involve travel off trails and over rough terrain. As a rough guideline, we suggest that you be able to hike uphill at a good pace for an hour at a time. No previous yoga experience or expertise is necessary.
If you’re coming from a lower elevation, we strongly recommend you spend two or three days in Denver or Boulder prior to the course start. This course takes place at elevations of 10,000 feet, and gradual acclimatization is very important for your health and safety.
Payment Schedule & Cancellation PolicyA $60 application fee will hold your spot on the course for two weeks while you receive and return your completed enrollment packet. This fee is non-refundable, unless for some reason we cannot accept you on the course. Half of the remaining course fee is due with registration, and the rest of the fee is due two months before the course start. Payment plans may be able to be arranged - please contact us if this would help you pay for the course.
CANCELLATION POLICY - PLEASE READ!Our cancellation/refund policy is based on our investment in staff time, course planning, and food and equipment purchases before your course. Course tuition includes a $60 nonrefundable application fee.
Cancellation refunds will be given according to the following schedule:
Days prior to course start:
Trip InsuranceSafeguard your adventure! Plans can change without warning, which is why we recommend securing your course by investing in trip insurance, for example with:
Travelguard.com 1.800.826.4919 Insuremytrip.com 1.800.487.4722
Dates:
Number of Days: 3
Fitness Level: Vigorous
July 30-August 1, 2010
$610
Sun-Salutation.After a backpack in, you'll spend three days beside a sparkling alpine lake at the peak of Rocky Mountain wildflower season. There's ample time to day-hike, climb one of the Rocky Mountain Park's glorious peaks, or simply relax and recharge. No yoga or backpacking experience necessary.
What Should I Expect on a Women’s Wilderness Course?Our courses are real-life adventures, and the excitingly unpredictable nature of a real expedition makes every course different. Unlike a guided, “adventure travel vacation”, this is YOUR adventure, and our intention is to teach you the skills to gradually assume the responsibilities of the course, and to be a full participant in the many decisions and judgments that an expedition entails. This includes cooking meals, navigating, setting up camp, and meeting as a group to plan and organize each day. On the Mountain Lakes Yoga Retreat, you can expect lots of choices for activities, including yoga, exploratory hikes, journal writing, and “down-time” for hanging out and talking.
What Do I Need to Bring?Not much! After you have enrolled you will be sent a packet that includes a list of things to bring. Women’s Wilderness can supply all backpacking gear, including backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and stoves. In most cases we can loan you outdoor clothing if needed, including raingear and fleece clothes. We suggest that you bring well-water proofed, solid hiking boots. We do have a selection of leather boots to loan, if needed. If you need to borrow hiking boots, please let us know before your course so you can come in ahead of time to try them on.
Where Are We Going? Rocky Mountain National Park is a spectacular wilderness area with dozens of majestic peaks over 13,000 feet. Elk, moose, deer and coyotes are abundant, and several glaciers exist in the park. Towering granite walls, snowfields and deep blue lakes make it one of the most beautiful places in the country. Rocky Mountain National Park is approximately a 2-hour drive from Boulder.
Itinerary
| Friday |
8:00 a.m. | Meet at The Women’s Wilderness Institute office. Double check gear, load cars, and drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Arrive at trailhead, eat lunch, backpack in to a beautiful campsite (approximately a 3 mile hike). |
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| Late afternoon |
Yoga, dinner, and evening relaxation. |
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| Saturday |
Morning and afternoon yoga will add to a day tailored to the various needs and interests of the group. Options include exploring the lakes in the area, a short peak climb, or writing and art projects. |
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| Celebrate the day with a wonderful meal and shared experience! |
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| Sunday |
Morning yoga is followed by the hike to the trailhead. Return to Boulder by 6:00 pm. |
*This is a proposed itinerary. Due to unforeseen events, the actual itinerary and timing will vary according to the needs of the group and the weather.
What Will We Eat? We carefully plan the menu to make sure that participants aren’t carrying more weight than necessary, and all meals are included in course cost.. There is always plenty to eat, and we pack snacks for munching throughout the day. However, if you have your favorite snack items, feel free to bring them along as well.
Meals are designed to accommodate a full range of preferences – from vegetarian to full meat protein-loving divas! We can accommodate some common food allergies and dietary needs, so if you have dietary restrictions please let us know at least one week before your course.
How Will I Get to the Course Site?You will meet at 8:00 am at The Women’s Wilderness Institute office at 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 1B, in Boulder. We will carpool from the office to the Rocky Mountain National Park. There is ample parking at the Boulder office if you choose to ride with someone else.
What About Fitness?This course is a gentle introduction to backpacking, but it is important that you be in good health and reasonably fit. Packs will weigh 35-40 lbs, and hiking will include some short uphill sections. Day hiking may involve travel off trails and over rough terrain. As a rough guideline, we suggest that you be able to hike uphill at a good pace for an hour at a time. No previous yoga experience or expertise is necessary.
If you’re coming from a lower elevation, we strongly recommend you spend two or three days in Denver or Boulder prior to the course start. This course takes place at elevations of 10,000 feet, and gradual acclimatization is very important for your health and safety.
Payment Schedule & Cancellation PolicyA $60 application fee will hold your spot on the course for two weeks while you receive and return your completed enrollment packet. This fee is non-refundable, unless for some reason we cannot accept you on the course. Half of the remaining course fee is due with registration, and the rest of the fee is due two months before the course start. Payment plans may be able to be arranged - please contact us if this would help you pay for the course.
CANCELLATION POLICY - PLEASE READ!Our cancellation/refund policy is based on our investment in staff time, course planning, and food and equipment purchases before your course. Course tuition includes a $60 nonrefundable application fee.
Cancellation refunds will be given according to the following schedule:
Days prior to course start:
More than 60 days: 100% of full tuition minus $60 application fee.If we cancel a trip: TWWI reserves the right to cancel a trip if sign-up is inadequate to make the trip economically feasible for us to operate. If this happens, we will fully refund the stated cost including the application fee. However, TWWI is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by you in preparing for the trip, e.g. transportation costs, gear, etc.
21-59 days: 50% minus $60 application fee.
8-20 days: No refunds, however 50% minus the $60 application fee may be transferred to another course in 2009.
Less than 7 days: No refunds or transfers.
Trip InsuranceSafeguard your adventure! Plans can change without warning, which is why we recommend securing your course by investing in trip insurance, for example with:
Travelguard.com 1.800.826.4919 Insuremytrip.com 1.800.487.4722
Dates:
Fri, 07/30/2010 - Sun, 08/01/2010
Price: $610.00Number of Days: 3
Fitness Level: Vigorous