Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat

I am a physician and was at first a tiny bit skeptical about the program but within a few days of healthy eating, fresh air and hiking in the beautiful Kootenay mountains and pampering from experienced guides and staff- I felt transformed. In two weeks, I lost 9 pounds, my blood pressure dropped to the lowest normal range it’s ever been in my life and I was able to stop my blood pressure medication. At the end of the program, body and my mind felt strong and clear and I felt ready to tackle the next phase of my life. Finding health and vitality is a warrior’s path and a lifelong journey, and Mountain Trek is the perfect kickstart or refresher course! Enthusiastically rexommended!

10 STARS if I could! I just completed a week at Mountain Trek, BC, and it is hands down one of the best experiences you can treat yourself to. It's a combination of exorcise entailing beautiful - yet as rigorous as you want - hikes through the BC wilderness, coupled with well prepared workout sessions, informative and practical health/wellness classes, complete body detox resulting from the BEST food and meal preparation/presentation you could imagine. All in the setting of a spectacular view over looking Lake Kootenay! Even with all the activities and following a schedule, you find yourself the most relaxed and detached from every day stressors. The staff and guides are very friendly and helpful, and the two lead guides - Kirk and Katya - are truly experts run their fields of heath/nutrition and all knowing of the wilderness and area. I can't say enough how awesome of an experience it was! Thanks to everyone at MT and I HIGHLY recommend!!

It was the best combination of hike, yoga, workout with tasty healthy meals and snacks along with good classes for my physical and mental health, let alone nice spa and massage. The staffs there in all levels were informative, kind and hardworking so that the place runs like well-oiled machine. The place is beautiful and the guest I met were also all very nice. I hope to be back again in future.

I went to Mountain Trek not expecting a lot. I'm a reasonably active guy who eats half decently and doesn't have a high-stress job. Wow. Was I wrong. After one week I had gained muscle, decreased my body fat %, and was sleeping better than I ever have. The trails we hiked were breath-taking and lounging in the spa in the evenings under the stars was thoroughly relaxing. At first I was concerned about the food portions but turns out I was never hungry and the food is incredible! Salmon, stew, omelettes and, my favourite, bliss balls. Definitely not the type of fare I was expecting for a health spa. After one week I felt like a new human being: energized, healthy, strong and revitalized. The only downside to the whole experience was having to leave. Can't wait to return one day soon.

I’m not exaggerating when I’m saying Mountain Trek saved my life. After being diagnosed with a bunch of mental illnesses and put on very strong medicine that had all sorts of terrible side effects, I went to Mountains trek as a last resort before I was planning on killing myself. When I got there, the energy of the staff and environment was so welcoming and did one thing that changed it all for me. They gave me hope. Hope that I could heal my body, my mind, and my spirit. Coming back from Mountain Trek I completely changed my life with the tools they gave me. I’ve learned how to deal with all my autoimmune problems and changed my relationship with food and exercise, I lost 80 pounds in 8 months. I’m eternally grateful for Mountain Trek and everything their program did for me

From the moment you arrive to the day you leave, you receive one on one personal attention throughout your stay. Many of the guests during my week had been there several times already. The hikes were beautiful and a great workout, the food was great, even the laundry service was spectacularly. Hot tub, steam room, sauna, massages - they have thought of everything. Great job Mountain Trek. I’ll be back in the fall. My only regret was not booking two weeks.DR (Houston)

Mountain Trek is the best gift I've ever given myself. I'll be going back for the third time in the fall. There is simply no better place to clear the cobwebs and reconnect with the real you, free and clear of daily distractions. It's not just a spa or a luxury retreat or a bootcamp - it's a place to reset, learn, grow, heal and have fun in a breathtaking setting. Thanks to an exceptionally talented, kind staff and the array of resources available to support you, you leave feeling rejuvenated and armed with the tools to tackle life AND live it. Save up and make the commitment to go to MT. You are worth it!

Fabulous experience! It's definitely a top boutique hiking spa with it's chef-prepared gourmet food, attentive staff and world class hiking guides/instructors. Extra services for the body, mind and spirit are offered. I tried the CHEK assessment for my back and neck. I was so pleased with the way it helped my posture I can say it really was worth every penny. I can, without reservation, highly recommend this weight loss retreat. They know what they're doing and you feel inner peace, a lightness and optimism that translates to a state of bliss when you (reluctantly) leave. I look forward to going again maybe next year if I think I need a tune up or just to challenge myself!

Just finished a weekend retreat with Mountain Trek with my husband. I had booked a week long trip there but rescheduled for next year due to Covid. I was a bit apprehensive as the sessions are all on Zoom however we could not have been happier with our decision. The workout classes were excellent as were the cooking sessions. We left with newfound knowledge and some concrete actions to put in place over the winter months. Definitely recommend to anyone who needs to kick start a wellness program.

If you are looking for a rest this is it! I am so grateful to each person on the Mountain Trek team for this amazing week. The program's tagline is a health reset retreat program and that is definitely what you get! I honestly would not have known that the diet is intentionally calorically restrictive unless they told us. Each meal is so graciously prepared with the freshest ingredients and the richest flavours. It was the first time a program showed me that it worked by being exposed to it and feeling energized and not at all hungry all week long.The days start with a gentle yoga practice which helps your body feel ready for the day. From there you are off to breakfast and a daily overview. The lectures in the morning or afternoon were so informative, and made even better by both Kirk and Katy's engaging presentation skills. The hikes were beautiful, and breaking up the group helps ensure that there is a pace for everyone. Forest bathing mid week was a lovely treat, as was a short shopping excursion at Crawford Bay. The evenings were a delicious treat between restorative yoga, sound bathing and massages you were so relaxed and ready for a good night sleep.The only drawbacks I would mention is that the spa is co-ed, so if for modesty or other reason you are uncomfortable of sharing the space in that way you will not get to experience those amenities. Also the bedroom doors only lock from the inside, and the house itself only gets locked at night. I had no issues with theft or anything of that sort, it was just an adjustment and something I was not necessarily expecting. The last note I would mention is that even though the menu is alcohol free, alcohol does form part of some of the sauces. As such if that is a restriction you have made sure you clearly let the team know about that.Overall I would highly recommend the program. Each staff member is so kind and helpful and you will leave refreshed and equipped with great health habits that will carry you well beyond your stay.